"Enzo Maresca, hired in the summer of 2024 to bring stability to the club has now parted company with the Blues. Although he guided the Premier League side to the Club World Cup and UEFA Conference League triumphs, his time at Stamford Bridge was cut short due to disagreements between him and the board. While the Blues sit fifth in the Premier League table, insiders at Cobham describe a broken relationship between the Italian head coach and the sporting hierarchy."
"Liam Rosenior has been nothing short of a revelation since taking charge of Chelsea's sister club, RC Strasbourg. Under his guidance, Strasbourg currently sit 7th in Ligue 1 with the one of the youngest squads in Europe's top five leagues. Rosenior is already fully integrated into the owners' philosophy. He understands the recruitment model, works seamlessly with young talent, and plays a progressive, possession-based style that mirrors what the board initially wanted from Maresca."
Enzo Maresca departed Chelsea after disagreements with the board despite winning the Club World Cup and UEFA Conference League. The relationship between Maresca and the sporting hierarchy at Cobham became strained, with Maresca refusing post-match press duties after the 2-2 draw with Bournemouth and that action viewed as a final straw. Chelsea sit fifth in the Premier League amid a toxic atmosphere, prompting the board to quickly sound out managerial replacements. Liam Rosenior is linked through the BlueCo network after strong results at RC Strasbourg. Cesc Fabregas has impressed with Como in Serie A and drawn informal contact.
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