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The Chelsea hierarchy are reportedly reassessing Enzo Maresca’s position at Stamford Bridge, with reports suggesting the club’s owners Clearlake Capital have already opened lines of communication with a potential successor who is currently running another club.
Although no formal decision has been made, the development highlights growing uncertainty over the long-term direction of Chelsea’s sporting project.
A reliable source on has confirmed that the Blues have already communicated with another manager to replace Maresca at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea Insider🕵️♂️ who was at the match tonight:
“Enzo Maresca’s position is under review and Chelsea owners Clearlake Capital are already talking to a potential new manager who is currently running another club” pic.twitter.com/KuNWIODDGi
– Indykaila News (@indykaila) December 30, 2025
The latest update comes after Chelsea’s 2-2 draw with Bournemouth at home, a result which left the Blues 15 points behind league leaders Arsenal.
Chelsea hierarchy are drawing up contingency plans
Although no formal decision has been made, the development highlights growing uncertainty over the long-term direction of Chelsea’s sporting project.
Although he has enjoyed success at the club, as Chelsea’s victory in the Club World Cup and UEFA Conference League proves, the team is still a million miles away from winning the Premier League title and rivaling the likes of Arsenal and Manchester City.
Maresca’s record this season is disappointing, considering Chelsea’s high standards.
| Competition | Matches | Victories | Prints | Losses | Earn % | Girlfriend | Georgia |
| Premier League | 19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 42.1% | 32 | 21 |
| Champions League | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | 13 | 8 |
| EFL Cup | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100% | 9 | 5 |
| Total | 28 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 50.0% | 54 | 34 |
Who could replace Enzo Maresca?
Sources close to the club indicate that this review process is not necessarily a sign that Maresca’s dismissal is imminent. Instead, it reflects Clearlake’s preference to be prepared for all scenarios.
Chelsea’s recent history has shown how quickly situations can change, and owners are keen to avoid being caught off guard if results fail to improve or the project stagnates.
Internally, Maresca is still believed to have the support of key figures at the club. Chelsea have been faced with a demanding fixture schedule, injuries to key areas and the challenge of transforming a team full of young talent into a consistent Premier League force.
However, patience is not unlimited. Chelsea’s ambitions remain firmly rooted in a return to the highest level of English and European football.
Strasbourg coach Liam Rosenior could be one of the contenders to replace Maresca at the club.
Their dream target remains Zinedine Zidanewho is currently a free agent.
