Enzo Maresca has left the position of Chelsea head coach after the relationship between him and the club's board of directors broke down, leading to a decision to go their separate ways.
There was a time when Chelsea was said to give more time for the Italian captain to revive the team's form, but the situation has changed rapidly in the past 24 hours.
Increased dissatisfaction revolves around Maresca's decisions in matches. However, the bigger problem is said to come from his behavior on the pitch. The atmosphere has become tense since Maresca made incomprehensible comments about experiencing "the worst 48 hours" at the club after the victory over Everton on December 13.
Chelsea football club and head coach Enzo Maresca have terminated their contracts. During his time leading the club, Maresca led the team to success in the UEFA Conference League and FIFA Club World Cup. Those achievements will forever be an important part of the club's recent history, and we thank him for his contributions.
With important goals still having to compete in four tournaments, including winning a Champions League spot, Maresca and the club believe that the change will bring the team the best opportunity to bring the season back on track. We wish Maresca all the best in the future" - Chelsea announced.
According to internal information, Maresca - who has been leading Chelsea for 18 months - said goodbye to the players on Thursday morning (local time). The Blues are currently ranked fifth in the Premier League after a 7-match winning streak, and will play away at Manchester City this weekend.
Liam Rosenior, coach of Strasbourg, is considered the top candidate to replace Maresca. Strasbourg is Chelsea's partner club. Some other candidates are also being considered and Chelsea hopes to appoint a new player in the next few days. However, they may need an interim coach to lead the team at Etihad.
