Enzo resorting to back-up plan

ENZO MARESCA believes Chelsea are a victim of their own success.

- BOBBY VINCENT

And it has forced the head coach to throw his game plan in the bin on multiple occasions.

Sunderland set up with a back five on Saturday in a match where they stunned Chelsea with a 2-1 triumph.

Earlier this month Nottingham Forest also shocked Maresca (above) by playing five defenders.

Given the Blues' array of attacking options, teams are paying the Conference League and Club World Cup champions more respect.

But it is proving difficult for the manager.