Club statement: Enzo Maresca. — Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) January 1, 2026“Chelsea Football Club and head coach Enzo Maresca have parted company,” read a club statement. The 45-year-old guided Chelsea to Champions League qualification via a fourth-placed finish last season, in addition to winning the Conference League and Club World Cup. Liam Rosenior, the head coach of French club Strasbourg, who are owned by Chelsea’s parent company BlueCo, has emerged as the early favourite to replace Maresca among bookmakers. Former Barcelona head coach Xavi, Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner, Fulham’s Marco Silva and Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola are other potential candidates.

Source: Express January 01, 2026 12:34 UTC