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The ex-Blues boss finally speaks after his New Year’s Day exit, but there’s one name glaringly absent from his goodbye message.
No Mention of the Chelsea Hierarchy
Enzo Maresca has broken his silence following his stormy departure from Chelsea—but his farewell message pointedly avoids any mention of the club’s owners or top brass. The 45-year-old Italian was dismissed on January 1 after a series of behind-the-scenes clashes, and the split has been anything but quiet.
Instead of addressing the leadership that cut ties with him, Maresca took to Instagram on Tuesday to thank the fans, players, and staff. His message began with a quote—“Leave this world a little better than you found it”—before recalling the club’s recent successes during his tenure.
“I leave with the inner peace of leaving a prestigious club like Chelsea where it deserves to be,” he wrote. “Support that was crucial to achieving Champions League qualification, winning the Conference League, and winning the Club World Cup.”
It was a glowing message about the team’s triumphs, capped with a heartfelt note to the Chelsea faithful. But the omission of any nod to ownership wasn’t lost on fans—or the media.
Accusations of Disrespect and Disobedience
Chelsea weren’t shy about airing their side of the story after Maresca’s exit. Club insiders accused the former Leicester manager of being “unprofessional” and “disrespectful” during his final days in charge. According to reports, three specific incidents sealed his fate:
- Skipping a post-match press conference after the draw against Bournemouth, citing illness. The club believed he was faking it—and left Willy Caballero to face the media instead.
- Ignoring medical advice and overplaying returning players, leading to internal tension with the medical staff.
- Links to Manchester City, where Maresca previously worked, sparked speculation he was angling for a return.
Club sources went as far as to question his “mental fortitude and emotional maturity,” making it clear the relationship had deteriorated beyond repair.
Fallout After Everton Outburst
The tension had been building for weeks. After a win against Everton, Maresca gave an emotionally charged interview, calling it “the worst 48 hours” of his professional life—a clear reference to friction behind the scenes. That public airing of grievances reportedly pushed things further downhill.
Following a poor run of results—just one win in the last seven league matches—the end came swiftly. Chelsea made the call after tense talks at Stamford Bridge, with Maresca’s position already hanging by a thread.
Liam Rosenior Steps In
On the same day Maresca shared his goodbye, Chelsea confirmed Liam Rosenior as their new head coach. The former Strasbourg manager joins from within the BlueCo family and brings a reputation for promoting youth and tactical innovation. He’s got a 450-page PowerPoint to prove it.
For the average Chelsea supporter, Maresca’s farewell may leave a sour taste. He brought trophies, yes—but he also brought drama. And in the end, he left without a single word for the people who hired him.
