Chelsea coach responds to Wayne Rooney’s criticism over player rotation in match against Qarabag

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8 November 2025 11:39
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Chelsea coach responds to Wayne Rooney’s criticism over player rotation in match against Qarabag

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca reacted to comments by former England striker Wayne Rooney, who criticized the coach for excessive player rotation in the Champions League match against Qarabag (2:2), Idman.Biz reports.

"I have said many times that we live in an era where everyone can say what they want. I respect that, but I already mentioned after the Qarabag match that since I joined the club, I have believed in the need for player rotation, and no one has complained about the inability to win a match.

I think that when rotation involves Andre Santos, a Brazilian international, Jorrel Hato, a Dutch international, and Estevão, another Brazilian international, it’s not really about rotation. They are good, talented, and young. Of course, young players need the chance to make a few mistakes to become better," Maresca told Mirror.

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