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Chelsea expect to appoint a new head coach who would succeed Enzo Maresca by continuing to work in the same system to avoid the need to make major changes mid-season, according to reports.
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Chelsea’s preparations for a huge meeting with Man City have spiralled out of control.
Tom Gott|
Chelsea have confirmed the departure of head coach Enzo Maresca following 18 months in charge at Stamford Bridge.
Matt Debono|
Few of the summer’s 16 most expensive players could be considered a home-run swing.
Jamie Spencer|
Enzo Maresca's time at Chelsea appears to be coming to an end, which now means the club needs to find a successor.
Matt Debono|
Chelsea are on the hunt for their fifth permanent manager of the BlueCo era.
Tom Gott|
A final decision is expected to be made before the weekend’s game against Man City.
Tom Gott|

Some clubs are shooting for glory in 2026 as others simply seek survival.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
From confusing metaphors to fiery insults, sweeping conclusions and touching life lessons, the game’s players, manager and pundits had plenty to say in 2025.
Grey Whitebloom|
2025 has delivered another rollercoaster year of Premier League football.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
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Arda Güler, Raheem Sterling, Elliot Anderson, Marc Guéhi and Julián Alvarez all feature in the gossip.
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Amidst the uncertainty looming over head coach Enzo Maresca's future, the Chelsea squad are currently away from the club's Cobham training ground. Following a d
Matt Debono|
Enzo Maresca's future at Chelsea is becoming increasingly uncertain as doubts emerge over the relationship between the head coach and the hierarchy.
Matt Debono|
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Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana highlighted the team's inability to "kill games" after dropping more points in December in a 2-2 Premier League home draw with Bournemouth on Tuesday.
Gerry Crisandy|
Some of the very best in the business have been restricted to watching briefs.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
The Blues were held to a 2–2 draw with Bournemouth on Tuesday.
Tom Gott|
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Team Leaders

Marc Guéhi, Endrick, Joshua Zirkzee, Scott McTominay and Kenan Yıldız all feature in the gossip.
SI FC Staff|
The Blues weren’t able to overcome their own defensive mistakes and entered 2026 immersed in a worrying crisis.
Roberto Casillas|
Chelsea dropped more points in their final game of 2025 after being held to a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge by Bournemouth on Tuesday.
Gerry Crisandy|
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Liverpool kicked off 2026 in the most underwhelming way imaginable.
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