Overview
- Chelsea confirmed the split on New Year’s Day following crisis talks, framing the decision as a reset to get the team back on track.
- No successor was announced, with UK outlets reporting Roberto De Zerbi, Andoni Iraola, and Liam Rosenior as candidates.
- Chelsea visit Manchester City on Sunday, and the club has not detailed how match preparations will be handled.
- Form has deteriorated to one win in the last seven league games, leaving Chelsea fifth in the table and 15 points behind the leaders.
- Coverage highlights a fractured relationship with the board, including Maresca’s November remark that “many people” at the club were not supportive.