Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has voiced concerns that Liverpool's current form and significant summer investments could make them an unstoppable force in the Premier League title race. Maresca's assessment comes even with the season still in its early stages, highlighting the impressive start Liverpool has made.

Liverpool's Dominance and Summer Spending

Maresca acknowledges the formidable position Liverpool has secured, suggesting it may be "impossible to catch them, not just for us, but for all the clubs" if they maintain their current trajectory. Liverpool's strong performance is coupled with substantial investment in new players. The club notably broke their transfer record twice, acquiring Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen for a deal potentially rising to £116 million and Alexander Isak for £125 million on deadline day. In total, Liverpool's spending exceeded £400 million in the summer.

Liverpool's flying start to the season has seen them secure five wins from their opening five league games. This has given them a five-point lead at the top of the table.

Maresca's Perspective

Maresca's Chelsea side, in contrast, has experienced a mixed start to the season, already trailing Liverpool by seven points after a draw against Brentford and a defeat to Manchester United. Reflecting on Chelsea's situation, Maresca stated that his team is "not ready" to compete with teams like Manchester City or Arsenal, citing the long-term stability those clubs have with their managers. He pointed out that Manchester City has had the same manager for nine years, and Arsenal for five, emphasizing the importance of time and continuity in building a title-winning team. Maresca has only been in charge at Chelsea for a few months.

Maresca's comments also suggest that only clubs with long-term managers have a chance of winning the league.

Broader Title Race Context

While Maresca expresses concerns about Liverpool's dominance, he also acknowledges the quality and ambition within their squad. He recognizes that Liverpool's summer acquisitions demonstrate the club's clear intention to compete for both the Premier League and Champions League titles. Despite downplaying Chelsea's immediate title chances, Maresca remains focused on improving his team and gradually closing the gap with the leading clubs. He emphasizes the importance of continuous progress and development for Chelsea to become genuine title contenders in the future.

Other perspectives

Despite Maresca's downbeat assessment of Chelsea's title chances, some observers believe that they are in the mix. They point to Chelsea's position on the leaderboard and the growing sense of harmony within the team.