"Behind the scenes at Chelsea, a mix of internal disagreements, performance concerns and external distractions ultimately led to the breakdown of trust between the club and Enzo Maresca. While results on the pitch played a role, journalist Ben Jacobs has indicated that one of the most significant flashpoints centred on a growing rift between the Italian coach and Chelsea's medical and performance departments."
"Chelsea's leadership were adamant that decisions surrounding player workload, fitness management and long-term welfare must remain decisions that need to be taken with consensus. This stance reflects a broader club-wide philosophy that prioritises data-led medical governance over managerial instinct, particularly in a squad filled with young players and heavy recent investment. Enzo Maresca had disagreements with medical department Maresca, however, viewed the situation differently. From his side, there was a sense that he lacked sufficient protection and authority, with repeated medical interventions seen as interference."
Internal disagreements over player workload, fitness management and long-term welfare fractured relations between Chelsea and Enzo Maresca. Chelsea leadership insisted that such decisions require consensus and data-led medical governance rather than sole managerial discretion. Maresca viewed repeated medical interventions as interference and felt insufficiently protected and empowered, creating mounting tension with the club's medical and performance departments. Maresca deliberately remained silent after the Bournemouth match while assessing his future. Informal talks with Manchester City while still in charge surprised senior figures and raised concerns about his focus. On-field inconsistency compounded doubts about the relationship.
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