Soccer-Chelsea part ways with manager Maresca amid poor run of form


Soccer Football - Premier League - Newcastle United v Chelsea - St. James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - December 20, 2025 Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca reacts after the match REUTERS/Scott Heppell

Jan 1 (Reuters) - Chelsea parted ways ‌with Enzo Maresca on Thursday, a dramatic fall from grace for the Italian who was named manager ‌of the month for November before the club won just one of their last seven league ‌games to fall out of the Premier League title race.

The Italian, who joined Chelsea in 2024 after steering Leicester City to Premier League promotion, leaves 18 months to the day since he was tasked with reviving the club's fortunes after two years of failing to qualify for the ‍Champions League.

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