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Chelsea Sack Enzo Maresca Amidst Mid-Table Struggles and Internal Strife

Chelsea Football Club has announced the departure of head coach Enzo Maresca. The decision comes with the team sitting fifth in the Premier League and struggling in 13th in their Champions League group. Maresca, who led the club to UEFA Conference League and FIFA Club World Cup glory, recently cited a lack of support from within the club. The Blues now turn their focus to a crucial match against Manchester City this Sunday.

Key Points: Chelsea Fires Coach Enzo Maresca | Club Statement & Record

  • Parted ways after 1.5 years
  • Won Conference League & Club World Cup
  • Currently 13th in Champions League
  • Cited lack of internal support
  • Final game was 2-2 draw
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Chelsea, head coach Enzo Maresca part ways

Chelsea parts ways with head coach Enzo Maresca. Read the official statement, his record, and the internal issues cited before his dismissal.

"The last 48 hours has been the worst... because many people did not support us. - Enzo Maresca"

London, January 1

Chelsea announced parting ways with their head coach Enzo Maresca on Thursday.

A statement from the club said, "Chelsea Football Club and Head Coach Enzo Maresca have parted company."

This comes as The Blues are placed fifth in the Premier League table, with eight wins, six draws and five losses, giving them 30 points, 15 less from table-toppers Arsenal. In their previous five matches, they have drawn three, won one and lost one.

"During his time at the Club, Enzo led the team to success in the UEFA Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup. Those achievements will remain an important part of the Club's recent history, and we thank him for his contributions to the Club."

"With key objectives still to play for across four competitions including qualification for Champions League football, Enzo and the Club believe a change gives the team the best chance of getting the season back on track. We wish Enzo well for the future," the statement concluded.

Enzo guided Chelsea to the 2024-25 UEFA Conference League and the 2025 FIFA Club WC titles, and guided them to the UEFA Champions League as well, and they are currently 13th in the standings, with three wins, a draw and two losses, with 10 points.

The 45-year-old had earlier claimed lack of support from certain sections of the club after a recent win over Everton earlier in December, saying, as quoted by GOAL.com, "This is the reason why I praise the players because with so many problems they are doing very well after a complicated week. The last 48 hours has been the worst 48 hours since I joined the club because many people did not support us."

His final game for Chelsea was a 2-2 draw against Bournemouth. Now, the multi-time Premier League champions will take on Manchester City on Sunday.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As a football fan in India, I watch a lot of Premier League. The statement about "lack of support" from within the club is very telling. If the manager feels unsupported, how can the team succeed? The problem seems to be higher up.
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Ananya R
He won two trophies! In today's football, that's not nothing. The club's statement is very respectful, which is good. But 15 points behind Arsenal is a big gap. Maybe a change was needed to push for top four. All the best to him.
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Vikram M
The timing is strange. Right before a match against Man City? That's throwing a new manager into the deep end. The players must be confused. As an Indian Chelsea fan, I just want some stability. This feels like a panic move.
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Michael C
Respectfully, I think the club made the right call. The league form has been inconsistent, and being 15 points off the top in January is not acceptable for a club with Chelsea's ambitions. The trophies were in lesser competitions. The target is the Premier League and Champions League.
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Priya S
His comments about the last 48 hours being the worst... sounds like serious internal politics. Football in England is tough, but Indian clubs also have drama! 😅 Hope the next coach gets full backing. The squad is good on paper.

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