Maresca's Chelsea Exit: Injury Handling, Club Tensions, and City/Juventus Links Revealed

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Firstpost•14-01-2026, 19:14
Maresca's Chelsea Exit: Injury Handling, Club Tensions, and City/Juventus Links Revealed
- •Chelsea's dissatisfaction with Enzo Maresca's handling of injured players was a primary reason for his departure.
- •Despite winning the FIFA Club World Cup and UEFA Conference League, Maresca's job was not secure due to disagreements with the club hierarchy.
- •The club placed medical head Bryce Cavanagh on the bench to monitor player workload after re-injuries and Maresca's alleged 'worst 48 hours' outburst.
- •Maresca's communication about contacts from Manchester City and Juventus further strained his relationship with Chelsea management.
- •Maresca left Chelsea on New Year's Day, 18 months after joining, with Liam Rosenior taking over.
Why It Matters: Enzo Maresca's Chelsea exit stemmed from poor injury management, club tensions, and external club contacts.
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