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Enzo Marescais located at chelsea The club has come under intense scrutiny after a disastrous December that saw their title ambitions dashed.
Bookmakers have also slashed odds on the Italians being next Premier League Management casualties.
Football Insider Reports say Maresca’s odds of losing his job have dropped to 8-1, making him the third-most popular candidate behind Nuno Espirito Santo and Scott Parker.
Media sources suggest BlueCo has drawn up contingency plans in case it is forced to sack Marescabut no formal decision has been made on Maresca’s future.
The 45-year-old retains some of the glory of last season’s league and Club World Cup wins and Champions League qualification, but defeat in December severely undermined confidence in his ability to continue to improve.
Chelsea are in bottom 13th place at home this season, having picked up just 7 points from 21 in a recent dismal spell.
Defeat to Aston Villa and points dropped against a Bournemouth side who are winless in nine games have proved particularly damaging, with fans questioning whether Maresca is the right man to lead them forward.
Former Barcelona boss Xavi is the bookmakers’ favorite as a replacement at odds of 5/1, ahead of Marco Silva (6/1).
Strasbourg coach Liam Roniol remains a candidate Favored by BlueCo ownership If changes prove necessary, though the club would prefer a formal summer review rather than making a knee-jerk decision mid-season (Simon Phillips).
Maresca’s public comments cited his The worst 48 hoursTensions within the club following Everton’s win sparked speculation about tensions between the club and sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart.
Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney warned that such comments could see Maresca lose key protections of ownership if results continue to deteriorate, suggesting the Italian appears to have undermined his standing by challenging those who employed him.
Upcoming games against Manchester City and Arsenal are likely to be crucial in deciding whether Maresca survives, but in the meantime, Chelsea are looking to address their forward issues.
Liam Delap has struggled since his move from Ipswich Town this summer, partly due to injury, but Chelsea believe they lack top quality.
Chelsea make ‘new move’ for Porto striker Samu Aghowa
That’s according to Simon Phillips, who has also heard rumors from sources about the Porto striker’s new approach. Sam Aghova.
The Spaniard has taken La Liga by storm since joining from Atletico Madrid in 2024, with Chelsea renewing their interest after nearly signing him that summer.
Phillips reports via his substack Chelsea may try again to sign Aghovadespite his earthquake £87m release clause. He also shared what was “rare” about the story from his sources.
“We have heard there is a new move to try and sign the 21-year-old striker,” the reporter said.
“Samu scored 18 goals in 24 games for Porto this season, and last season he scored 27 goals in 45 games.
“He’s attracted Chelsea’s attention again and a rare thing has happened here where I’ve had his name told to me by not just one source but two of my top sources in the last week. So that’s why I know there’s some very serious interest and I think his people have been contacted.
“It’s more than just one game to watch now because Chelsea know they are short of ninth place again.”
Other reports suggest Chelsea face stiff competition for the 21-year-old from Tottenham Hotspur, who are themselves looking for a replacement for the likes of Richarlison and Dominic Solanke.
