Sat Feb 15 10:57:54 UTC 2025: ## Chelsea Thrashed 3-0 by Brighton, Maresca Expresses Disappointment
**Brighton, England –** Chelsea suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat at the hands of Brighton & Hove Albion on Friday, failing to register a single shot on target. The loss leaves Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca deeply frustrated, describing the performance as the worst since his arrival.
Kaoru Mitoma, who also scored the winning goal in Chelsea’s FA Cup exit last week, opened the scoring for Brighton with a spectacular goal. Yankuba Minteh added two more to seal a comfortable victory for the home side.
Maresca cited the numerous injuries within his squad, particularly amongst the strikers, as a contributing factor to the lackluster attacking display. He noted that despite a promising start, Chelsea crumbled after Mitoma’s goal, struggling to create opportunities while conceding easily. The absence of key attacking players forced Maresca to field an unconventional front line, which failed to pose a significant threat to Brighton’s defense.
Despite the disappointing result and the team’s current fourth-place standing, Maresca remains determined to finish the season strongly. He expressed his apologies to the traveling Chelsea supporters who witnessed the subpar performance on a cold night on the south coast.
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