Premier League side Chelsea parted ways with Enzo Maresca on Thursday following a breakdown of relationship between the Italian and the members of the club’s board.
Fans took to social media to express their shock at the decision as the Blues parted ways with the coach who led them to the two trophies, including the FIFA Club World Cup.
Another user said, Enzo Maresca – Champions League Football + Two Trophies = Sacked, Ange Postecoglou – Champions League Football + One Trophy = Sacked, Ruben Amorim, Continues…”
Enzo Maresca – Champions League Football + Two Trophies = Sacked
Ange Postecoglou – Champions League Football + One Trophy = Sacked
Ruben Amorim, Continues…
— Suhail Chowdhary (@SuhailChowdhary) January 1, 2026
One fan said, “Chelsea moving
on from Maresca (perhaps forced by Maresca) before Man Utd do from Amorim is absolutely wild. Shows how far the standards have dropped.”
Chelsea moving on from Maresca (perhaps forced by Maresca) before Man Utd do from Amorim is absolutely wild. Shows how far the standards have dropped.
— Liam Canning (@LiamPaulCanning) January 1, 2026
While another said,” How do i even explain to my wife that Chelsea lost this Maresca as their coach and Manchester United is still with Ruben Amorim??”
How do i even explain to my wife that Chelsea lost this Maresca as their coach and Manchester United is still with Ruben Amorim?? pic.twitter.com/lVeFAo1jIc
— lobistars (@john322226) January 1, 2026
One fan wrote,”If Maresca leaves Chelsea before Amorim gets sacked at United it will show you just how low the standards are that INEOS have set. How can a man that’s been in charge of the toughest sporting project in Europe yet delivered on all his objectives get fired before someone with Amorim’s record?”
If Maresca leaves Chelsea before Amorim gets sacked at United it will show you just how low the standards are that INEOS have set.
How can a man that’s been in charge of the toughest sporting project in Europe yet delivered on all his objectives get fired before someone with…
— E (@Ellis_) January 1, 2026
Chelsea stand fifth in the English top-flight level on points with sixth-placed Manchester United and ahead only on goal difference.
