Chelsea will not part ways with Enzo Maresca anytime soon, as the Italian tactician reportedly retains the support of the decision-makers at the West London club.
According to a report by talkSPORT, Enzo Maresca is not walking the managerial tightrope at Chelsea despite the latest setback in Gameweek 6 of the 2025/26 Premier League season. The West London club lost to Brighton & Hove Albion 3-1 at Stamford Bridge this past weekend, with the result dropping Maresca’s team to eighth in the Premier League standings.
However, Maresca retains the “full support of Chelsea’s leadership following the losses to Bayern Munich, Manchester United and Brighton” in the last two weeks. The owners are “calm” about the team’s current form, and they will conduct a pre-planned end-of-season review, meaning the head coach is going nowhere.
Enzo Maresca has endured a topsy-turvy ride since taking over from Mauricio Pochettino as the Chelsea manager over a year ago. The West London club enjoyed a solid debut campaign under the 45-year-old tactician’s tutelage, finishing fourth in the Premier League while winning the UEFA Europa Conference League and FIFA Club World Cup.
However, the Blues have faltered after a decent start to the 2025/26 season, winning only one match since the international break. Recent results have invited criticism and compelled many to question the West London club’s strategy in the market. Additionally, the pressure has risen on Maresca, with the Italian tactician failing to bring the best out of his team.
Recent reports have claimed that Cole Palmer wants Chelsea to part ways with Enzo Maresca, although those suggestions are likely wide of the mark. Nevertheless, it may not be surprising if the decision-makers at the West London club have concerns surrounding the former Leicester City manager’s viability to take charge of the first team.
However, the 51-year-old Italian tactician is not under pressure at Chelsea, and he retains the “full support of Chelsea’s leadership following the losses to Bayern Munich, Manchester United and Brighton” in the last few weeks. While the aftermath of the 3-1 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion saw the owners and sporting directors walking across the field in visible anger, there is no pressure on Maresca.
Chelsea’s owners and directors are calm about the team’s current form, as Maresca showed last season that, despite a slump in form, he could guide his team to success. So, amid an “appreciation” that a 60+-game season will have “ups and downs” over its course, they have placed their faith in Maresca.