Overview
- Chelsea scheduled high-level talks on January 1 to settle the coach's status, with a verdict expected the same day.
- La Gazzetta dello Sport reports Maresca may not be on the touchline for Sunday's match at Manchester City.
- Tuttosport claims he has resigned, but no official confirmation has been issued by the club.
- Tensions escalated after a reported dressing-room incident following the 2-2 draw with Bournemouth and a timeline set for improvement through January.
- Reports point to a rift with principal shareholder Behdad Eghbali over immediate results versus a youth-led, longer-term approach.