Enzo Maresca has left his post as Chelsea head coach after a reported deterioration in his relationship with the Premier League club’s hierarchy.

Ahead of the Manchester City vs Chelsea match, Pep Guardiola reacted to the departure of the Italian head coach. Guardiola worked with Maresca at Manchester City before the Italian head coach became a manager for Leicester City and then Chelsea. Guardiola makes it clear that Maresca is an excellent manager whom Chelsea lost, and praises him.

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With Enzo Maresca out in shocking fashion as Chelsea manager after a pretty successful 18-month spell, who will be the next boss at Stamford Bridge?

Over five managers are being considered by Chelsea as the club searches for a new head coach after Maresca exit.

Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior is not ruling out the possibility of replacing Enzo Maresca at Chelsea, with the 41-year-old saying on Friday that he could not guarantee he will remain at the French club until the end of the season.

The fifth permanent manager of the BlueCo era at Chelsea could well be Liam Rosenior. Enzo Maresca’s sudden departure to start the new year could quickly be followed by the hiring of Rosenior, who has caught the eye with fellow BlueCo-owned Strasbourg and is seen as the leading candidate to replace Maresca.

A turning point for Chelsea's form under Enzo Maresca came in their 1-1 draw against Arsenal, statistics reveal.