Exactly the point, the defense has been one of Chelsea problem in the recent time, I expected this to be fixed as soon as possible, chelase preason prformance is not worth a discussion because they arent giving what is expected from them,i kmow one will argue it after all it is just friendly games but the lapses are clear and urgent move is needed to correct this before the season kick start, chelsea is known to be one of the competitive teams in the English premier league and i dont it will be nice seeing the underperforming in this new season, I want reemphasize what you said, the manager has to pay more attention to the defense because no matter how god the goalkeeper is, without a good defense line he can't do anything, although lets believe that things will change because I strongly believe that the manager is taking note on the areas that need improvement, I pray that he does what's expected of him before is too late.
The all entries Chelsea has a problem not the third defense Chelsea is in needed of seriously recover, because the way Chelsea has been performing all this while is not something their performance is very low honestly; one thing is ensue no matter how the Chelsea defense good reach of their midfielders are not function well is all the same level.
Chelsea manager needs to put much efforts the team if he really wants the team to be part of the successful clubs next season, because the way I’m seeing Chelsea performance since from last two season that’s how I’m still seeing them up to today there’s nothing changed, but let wait and see either this coming season will be there fervor.
Enzo Maresca seems to have to work harder to create balance in the team, this is because the club has invested too much in young players. I think it will take a few seasons to see Chelsea squad become more mature, so they can become one of the trophy challengers. Chelsea defense is indeed porous, they really need to fix it, especially after the departure of veteran defenders like Thiago Silva. Last season Chelsea conceded 63 goals in the Premier League, it is clear that Enzo Maresca must fix his defense. Chelsea journey on the pre-season tour was also not so good, and soon Chelsea will face Madrid.
Overall Chelsea needs time to be able to return to being a respected team in the Premier League, the young squad that is currently being built needs time to process. If Chelsea avoids the injury storm like last season, Enzo Maresca has the chance to lead Chelsea to a top four finish in the standings. If Chelsea again fails to get a ticket to the Champions League next season, then I predict Enzo Maresca will also be fired like Pochettino.