Reports of Breakdown in Relations with Club Hierarchy Amid Poor Form.

Enzo Maresca

Enzo Maresca is reportedly contemplating resignation as Chelsea head coach following a “breakdown in relations with key figures at the club,” as revealed by Sky Sports chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol on New Year’s Eve 2025.

The news comes amid Chelsea’s alarming slump: just one win in seven Premier League games, dropping them to fifth and 15 points off leaders Arsenal. Fans booed Maresca during and after the 2-2 draw with Bournemouth on December 30, where he skipped post-match media duties (initially cited as illness, but later reports suggest it was deliberate amid frustrations).

Maresca has stood by cryptic comments after the Everton win on December 13, describing the build-up as his “worst 48 hours” at the club due to perceived lack of support. Tensions reportedly involve disagreements over squad strategy, transfers, and independence.

Despite successes last season (Conference League, Club World Cup, Champions League return), the volatile Boehly-Clearlake era strikes again. Emergency talks are underway, with speculation Maresca may not lead the team for the January 5 trip to Manchester City.

Links to Manchester City (as Pep Guardiola successor) persist, but focus is on this immediate crisis. Another chaotic chapter at Stamford Bridge – stay tuned for developments.