Overview
- Chelsea are not planning an immediate dismissal after the 2-2 home draw with Bournemouth, though senior figures expect a rapid upturn in performances.
- Supporters booed at full-time, with the team on one win in seven league games and 15 points off leaders Arsenal in fifth place.
- The Guardian reports Maresca will be in danger of losing his job if results do not improve before the end of January, with him still expected to lead the team at Manchester City next.
- Fabrizio Romano reports growing internal tension between Maresca and people at the club, and Ben Jacobs says the coach skipped post-match media duties to consider his options.
- Bookmakers have shortened odds on Xavi as a potential successor, signaling outside speculation rather than any confirmed decision from Chelsea.