Summary
Enzo Maresca has left his job as Chelsea's head coach after 18 months. Although Maresca initially led the team to success, a recent series of poor performances caused the club to fall out of the Premier League title race. The club and Maresca decided a change was needed to improve their chances for the rest of the season.
Key Facts
- Chelsea and Enzo Maresca have parted ways after 18 months.
- Maresca joined Chelsea in 2024 after helping Leicester City get promoted to the Premier League.
- Under Maresca, Chelsea won the Conference League trophy and the Club World Cup and qualified for the Champions League.
- Chelsea struggled in recent weeks, winning only one of their last seven league games.
- The team has fallen to fifth place in the league, 15 points behind leaders Arsenal.
- Maresca expressed frustration with a lack of support from the club, mentioning a difficult period after a win over Everton.
- Fans expressed dissatisfaction during Maresca's final match, a 2-2 draw against Bournemouth.
- Chelsea has not announced who will manage their next game against Manchester City.
