Soccer-Maresca defends rotation, hopes Chelsea learn from Leeds loss before Bournemouth clash


Soccer Football - Premier League - Leeds United v Chelsea - Elland Road, Leeds, Britain - December 3, 2025 Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca REUTERS/Chris Radburn

Dec 5 (Reuters) - Rotating players is something Chelsea must do to protect players who cannot play every three days, manager Enzo Maresca said ahead of a trip to Bournemouth where his team will look to put Wednesday's 3-1 loss at Leeds United behind them.

Maresca faced heavy criticism for the loss at relegation-threatened Leeds, which came after he made five changes to the starting line-up that held leaders Arsenal to a 1-1 draw despite being down to 10 men last weekend.

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