Just moments before Chelsea’s highly anticipated Champions League showdown with Ajax, turmoil reportedly broke out inside the camp. According to emerging reports, two key Chelsea players refused to take the field, throwing the entire squad into confusion and forcing manager Enzo Maresca to take drastic action.
Witnesses inside Stamford Bridge described the atmosphere as “explosive”, with emotions running high and players caught off guard by the last-minute standoff. The situation escalated so quickly that Maresca was said to have issued a stern ultimatum, demanding immediate commitment or disciplinary consequences.
What triggered the refusal remains unclear, but sources close to the club suggest it may have stemmed from internal disagreements over tactics and player roles, issues that have reportedly simmered behind the scenes in recent weeks.
With kick-off looming, Maresca was forced to reshuffle his lineup under immense pressure, leaving fans and pundits alike speculating about the depth of the unrest.
Behind the closed doors of Stamford Bridge, tensions appear to be reaching a boiling point — and as more details emerge, one thing is certain: Chelsea’s off-field drama may prove just as intense as their Champions League battle on the pitch.
