Maresca, without naming anyone, slammed the lack of support he has received after their win against Everton on Saturday. The Italian declared "the last 48 hours the worst I've experienced" at Chelsea.
It has since been claimed Maresca was taking aim at club co-owner Behdad Egbali.
"For me it was very similar to the Mo Salah situation last week where it was very premeditated," said the ex England striker on the latest episode of The Wayne Rooney Show.
"He knows exactly what he is saying and who he is aiming it at and the board and owners at Chelsea will know it is aimed at them."
Rooney also stated: "You've got to respect the owners of a football club. They employ you and bring you in, so it's their way and I feel he's gone a bit against that.
"It is something that's clearly happened, whether it's a disagreement or he feels his job is under pressure and he doesn't feel it should be because of the two trophies he's won and the points he's picked up.
"I don't feel like he's a manager that will backtrack. He has got a passion about him and a drive about him. Whether he has heard things, like the club might want him out and he's been proactive to go on the front foot, you don't know why he's done it. It's very strange.
"I don't think he'll get the protection now he's come out and done what he has done. That will be very difficult for the club to come and protect him, which is a shame."