The reason for Maresca's dismissal was the unsatisfactory results of the team, which managed to secure only one victory in the last seven matches of the English Premier League.
Currently, Chelsea occupies the fifth position in the EPL table, trailing the leading Arsenal by 15 points. The club's management noted that a change of coach is necessary to improve competitiveness and stabilize results for the remainder of the season.
According to information from British sources, Liam Rosenior, coach of the French club Strasbourg, is the leading candidate for the head coach position at Chelsea. The 41-year-old Rosenior is of interest to the club's owners from the BlueCo consortium, as he is familiar with their management approach. He previously achieved success with Hull City and has led Strasbourg into the European competition zone this season.
Although under Maresca's leadership Chelsea won the UEFA Europa Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup last season, his tenure was characterized by tactical instability and strained relations with the management. The coach also publicly expressed concerns about the lack of support from the owners, which became an additional factor in his dismissal.
Maresca's resignation marks the seventh change of head coach in three and a half years under Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital. This staffing instability has drawn criticism from experts and fans, who point to the lack of a long-term development strategy for the club.
