“I know I made a costly mistake that lead to the Goal but that doesn’t mean Enzo Maresca should said what He said to me today Infront of everyone in the dressing room, I’m young doesn’t mean He should not accord me respect”, Tony Adarabioyo finally reveals what Enzo Maresca said to Him today in the dressing room that nearly caused an outburst.
Chelsea’s dressing room is officially on the brink of chaos after Tony Adarabioyo broke his silence on the explosive confrontation that erupted between him and manager Enzo Maresca following the damaging 3-1 defeat to Leeds United. What was initially described as a “tense post-match atmosphere” has now escalated into a full-blown internal storm, with the young defender publicly calling out his manager over what he describes as “deep disrespect.”
Adarabioyo, visibly shaken and emotional in the hours after the match, admitted to making the mistake that led directly to Leeds’ third goal — a blunder that left Chelsea fans frustrated and Maresca furious. But according to the centre-back, the real issue wasn’t the error… it was the way Maresca handled it.
In a shocking revelation, Tony claims the Chelsea boss verbally lashed out at him in front of the entire squad, using words that “cut deeper than the mistake itself.”
The defender reportedly told close sources:
“I know I messed up. I know the mistake cost us. But the way he talked to me in front of everyone… it wasn’t right. I’m young, yes, but that doesn’t mean I don’t deserve respect.”
He didn’t stop there.
Tony further revealed that Maresca pointed straight at him in the dressing room and said something that stunned everyone present:
“If you play like this again, you will NEVER wear this shirt for me.”
Players inside the room were reportedly frozen. Some watched in disbelief. Others looked at the floor. A few even attempted to calm the situation before it spiraled out of control. Tony claims he almost fired back in anger, but senior players quickly intervened to prevent a public meltdown.
According to witnesses, Maresca was “boiling,” pacing back and forth, visibly furious at how the defensive line collapsed throughout the match. But Tony insists the delivery crossed the line:
“Criticism I can take. Shouting I can take. But humiliation? That’s too far. Respect goes both ways.”
Some Chelsea players privately supported Tony’s stance, believing the manager’s reaction was “too emotional, too personal, and too public.” Others felt Maresca was simply sending a message that standards at Chelsea must not fall under any circumstances.
This clash has now ignited a massive debate inside the club:
Has Maresca been pushed to breaking point?
Or has he just fractured his relationship with one of his key defenders?
Chelsea’s season, once full of promise, is beginning to crumble under pressure — and moments like this are now defining the narrative. With Tony openly speaking out and tensions rising behind the scenes, all eyes are on how Maresca responds next.
A storm is brewing at Stamford Bridge… and this dressing room divide may be far deeper than anyone imagined.
