Overview
- Chelsea confirmed a mutual split with Enzo Maresca, thanking him for delivering the UEFA Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup.
- A slump in league form—reportedly just one win in the last seven Premier League matches—left the club fifth on 30 points, 15 behind leaders Arsenal.
- U21 boss Calum McFarlane has been appointed interim head coach and will lead the first team at Manchester City on Sunday, describing his first day as “24 hours of madness.”
- Reports detail frayed relations with senior figures over sporting planning and public backing, with specific tensions noted around decision-making in recent weeks.
- British media say Maresca informed Chelsea of approaches linked to Manchester City and Juventus, feeding speculation he could be a candidate to succeed Pep Guardiola.