Liam Rosenior’s calm presence in front of the media has already made an impression. He carries himself well, and it is unlikely that Todd Boehly will be worrying about a repeat of any Enzo Maresca-style outbursts.

Chelsea and head coach Enzo Maresca have parted ways with immediate effect less than two years into his contract. The Athletic reported earlier on Thursday that the club’s board were to meet that day to discuss Maresca’s future, with Chelsea winless in their past three games.

Chelsea sent a formal letter to Enzo Maresca to remind him of his responsibilities before his departure as manager as his relationship with the club began to deteriorate. The club were also so concerned about Maresca's treatment of players returning from injury that they put the club's head of physical performance on the bench to advise the Italian about when substitutions needed to be made.

Chelsea announced Thursday that the club and head coach Enzo Maresca mutually agreed to part ways, effective immediately.

The admission of being approached by other teams, combined with the bad form and that Everton press conference, raised doubts at Stamford Bridge over Maresca’s focus. Chelsea have not won since his candidacy at City was revealed by The Athletic.

Enzo Maresca’s abrupt departure from Stamford Bridge remains a major talking point across the English football landscape.

Enzo Maresca has left his position as Chelsea head coach with immediate effect as club and manager concluded that their increasingly embittered relationship could not continue.

Chelsea have taken the decision to part company with head coach Enzo Maresca. The Italian tactician leaves Stamford Bridge with immediate effect, with speculation regarding his future having raged for some time.

Enzo Maresca lauded his own achievements in his first public statement since parting ways with Chelsea on New Year’s Day. The Italian head coach steered Chelsea into the top four while winning the Conference League and the inaugural expanded Club World Cup in his first season at the helm of the Blues.

Pep Guardiola has reiterated his desire to stay on at Manchester City amid fresh rumours surrounding Enzo Maresca.

Chelsea recognise that Maresca has had to cope with a lot during his time at the club – from a huge squad, that entails dealing with an annual ‘bomb squad’ of players not involved, to managing a group of players that barely has anyone over 25 years of age.

Chelsea were reportedly forced to bring in the club's medical head to the bench after former manager Enzo Maresca refused to substitute players returning from injury.