Chelsea have unexpectedly parted ways with head coach Enzo Maresca midway through the campaign, a move that has divided opinion among supporters. Although recent results have been inconsistent, the timing of the decision still came as a surprise given the clubβs involvement in multiple competitions.
Speculation quickly followed the dismissal, with high-profile names such as Zinedine Zidane and Jurgen Klopp being linked to the Stamford Bridge job. However, reports suggest Chelsea is heading in a very different direction.
According to The Telegraph, the London club has no plans to appoint a proven superstar coach. Instead, they remain committed to trusting a young, forward-thinking manager capable of leading a long-term project.
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Chelseaβs Long-Term Vision and Next Manager Plans
The report also revealed that Marescaβs exit was not entirely sudden. Chelsea reportedly viewed his tenure as βunsustainable, especially after the club dropped 15 points despite winning matches this season. With fixtures piling up across the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, and Carabao Cup, the club felt compelled to make a decisive change.
Complicating matters further were Marescaβs discussions with Manchester City and Juventus regarding future rolesβtalks he was contractually obliged to disclose. Chelseaβs owners were said to be unhappy with those developments.
In an official statement, the club said:
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French club Strasbourgβs Liam Rosenlieder has now emerged as a leading candidate to take charge. Strasbourg is part of Chelseaβs multi-club ownership model, making the appointment consistent with the clubβs broader philosophy.
Despite fans calling for elite, Champions Leagueβwinning managers, Chelseaβunder Todd Boehlyβs leadershipβare prioritizing adaptability, youth development, and long-term planning. ESPN also reports that immediate success is no longer the clubβs sole objective.
Once known for hiring elite figures such as Jose Mourinho, Carlo Ancelotti, Antonio Conte, and Thomas Tuchel, Chelsea appears to have closed that chapter. The future, it seems, belongs to young, emerging coaches rather than established superstars.
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