Chelsea have dismissed manager Enzo Maresca after a sharp decline in form left the team struggling to maintain momentum in the Premier League.
Recent weeks have brought mounting pressure as the London club recorded only 1 win in their last 7 matches, a dip that has stalled their early season promise.
The club announced on 1 1 that the decision followed several weeks of tension between the 45 year old Italian and the board, with disagreements over strategic direction becoming increasingly difficult to bridge.
Maresca stepped into the role in summer 2024 as the successor to Mauricio Pochettino and quickly delivered notable success, guiding Chelsea back to the Champions League while securing both the Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup in his first campaign.
The current season has proved far more turbulent, with Chelsea positioned in 5th place and seeking stability amid a packed schedule.
The club stated that with major targets across 4 competitions, including the push for Champions League qualification, a managerial change was deemed necessary to ensure the season could be steered back on course.
