Chelsea have delivered two rather remarkable swipes at former head coach Enzo Maresca following the announcement of his departure on Thursday. Within 48 hours, official confirmation of his exit materialised, leaving Chelsea scrambling to identify a replacement for the vacant role. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTHe subsequently replaced Mauricio Pochettino in the Stamford Bridge hot seat that summer, ultimately guiding the club to Club World Cup triumph in 2025. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT In a concise 99-word announcement issued on Thursday, the club declared: "Chelsea Football Club and Head Coach Enzo Maresca have parted company. During his time at the Club, Enzo led the team to success in the UEFA Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup.

Source: Express January 02, 2026 14:20 UTC