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'Makes no sense' - Liverpool legend slams Maresca decision after Chelsea defeat
- Chelsea lost 3-1 to Leeds United at Elland Road, worsening their league position.
- Maresca made five changes from the Arsenal draw, dropping several key players.
- Liverpool legend Steve Nicol criticized the lineup decisions as not making sense.
- Nicol suggested starting James and Neto, then substituting if fatigue appeared.
- Maresca cited a busy schedule and injury risk as reasons for rotation.
- Pundits including Craig Burley weighed in, praising some players but supporting rotation concerns.
- The defeat follows Chelsea’s 1-1 Premier League draw with Arsenal prior to the Leeds game.
- Chelsea now sit nine points behind Arsenal in the table after the loss.
- Caicedo missed the Leeds game due to suspension, contributing to lineup decisions.
- Fans and analysts discussed Guardiola-era Chelsea standards in light of recent changes.
- The article notes Maresca’s comments on the busy schedule and the need to rotate players.
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