Inside Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea exit: Rotation disagreements, Man City talks and defender woe
The New York Times••sports
Key Points:
- Enzo Maresca left Chelsea abruptly after a 2-2 draw with Bournemouth, skipping the post-match press conference and departing the dressing room without saying goodbye to players, signaling a sudden and tense departure.
- Chelsea had initially planned a two-year review of Maresca’s performance but cut it short due to deteriorating relations, issues over player management, and concerns about his focus, especially after he disclosed talks with Manchester City about a potential future managerial role.
- Key conflicts included Maresca ignoring medical department guidelines on player minutes, leading to tensions over player health and rotation, as well as dissatisfaction with his limited trust in young players and public outbursts.
- Despite a strong first season with a fourth-place finish, Conference League,
