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The Italian coach leaves the Blues’ bench after a year and a half

Chelsea-Maresca, the split is official: a mutual decision

Chelsea has officially opened the coaching file after the consensual separation with Enzo Maresca, following a clear line: a young profile, contained costs, and full compatibility with the BlueCo philosophy. The name gaining traction in recent hours is that of Liam Rosenior, current coach of Strasbourg and a figure already well known within the Blues’ corporate universe.

Official: Enzo Maresca leaves Chelsea. In recent hours, the Blues’ coach had been reflecting on his position and decided to say goodbye to the club with the season still underway. After the 2-2 draw with Bournemouth, the Blues’ coach faced harsh criticism from fans and will therefore not be on the bench for the match against Manchester City, scheduled for Sunday, January 4. In a statement on its website, Chelsea announced that the club “and coach Enzo Maresca have parted ways. During his time at the Club, Enzo led the team to success in the Conference League and the Club World Cup. These achievements will remain an important part of the Club’s recent history and we thank him for his contribution.” “With key objectives still to be achieved in four competitions, including qualification for the Champions League, Enzo and the Club believe that a change gives the team the best chance to get the season back on track,” the Chelsea statement continues, wishing “Enzo all the best for the future.”

Chelsea has officially opened the coaching file after the consensual separation with Enzo Maresca, following a clear line: a young profile, contained costs, and full compatibility with the BlueCo philosophy. The name gaining traction in recent hours is that of Liam Rosenior, current coach of Strasbourg and a figure already well known within the Blues’ corporate universe.

Rosenior, the profile that convinces Chelsea

Born in 1984, 41 years old, Liam Rosenior represents a choice that can be described without hesitation as “low-cost,” but anything but improvised. The English coach first made a name for himself at Hull City, then at the helm of Strasbourg, a club controlled by the same BlueCo fund that acquired Chelsea in 2022.

And this is precisely the key point. Rosenior enjoys strong internal support, both at Stamford Bridge and at the highest levels of the investment fund, which considers him a coach aligned with a long-term vision based on youth development, economic sustainability, and a modern tactical identity.

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