Enzo Maresca sacking decision made by Chelsea after poor run

Behdad Eghbali, Co-Owner of Chelsea, walks with Todd Boehly, Chairman of Chelsea, as they make their way across the pitch after the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal second leg match between Chelsea FC and Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge on April 18, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

After a bright start in the first few months of this season by Enzo Maresca, Chelsea have hit a brick wall in terms of consistency of performance and results, and that’s led the Blues hierarchy to make a decision with regards to sacking Maresca.

The manager isn’t backwards in coming forwards with his opinion, and Robert Sanchez is one Chelsea player that certainly knows where he stands in terms of his current position in the squad.

Enzo Maresca sacking decision made

Maresca’s communication has always been direct and to the point, regardless of whether it might upset a few egos in the dressing room, and that could also be part of the reason why Chelsea have reached the decision that they have

Enzo Maresca, Manager of Chelsea, exchanges words with Ipswich Town players at the end of the Premier League match at Portman Road on December 30, 2024 in Ipswich, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Nico Jackson’s injury has seen the West London outfit’s problems multiply, and as we begin to move towards the business end of the 2024/25 campaign, it’s the last thing that Maresca needs.

The 45-year-old needn’t worry, however, as to his status at the club. According to Mail Sport + (subscription required), the hierarchy have no intention whatsoever of dismissing the manager, particularly given that he’s only a few months into a five-year contract.

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Whether he’s able to see through a five-year plan during that time will only be known over the coming months, and will largely be dependant on results.