The year 2026 began with a major shift at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea officially announced the departure of head coach Enzo Maresca after an 18-month tenure.
The decision comes amidst a difficult run of form, with the Blues sitting in fifth place – 15 points behind league leaders Arsenal – having secured only one victory in their last seven Premier League outings.
In a formal statement, Chelsea highlighted Enzo Maresca’s achievements, specifically his success in leading the team to UEFA Conference League and FIFA Club World Cup titles. However, the hierarchy noted that a change was necessary to meet the season’s remaining objectives, including Champions League qualification.
Chelsea is expected to name a successor within days, with Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior reportedly among the top candidates. Maresca’s final game was a 2-2 draw against Bournemouth on December 30, a match followed by his notable absence from the post-game press conference due to reported illness.
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