Sources have told The Athletic that Chelsea had given Maresca two votes of confidence before things went sour. One of those occasions was in the days after the 2-1 defeat at Atalanta on December 9, when he was assured his job was not at risk after he had conveyed concerns about what would happen if they lost their next match to Everton.

Enzo Maresca, who has been relieved of his duties at Stamford Bridge, revealed to Chelsea on a couple of occasions prior to his New Year's Day dismissal that he has held talks with officials at Manchester City regarding a potential opportunity to succeed Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium.

Enzo Maresca continues to be a name held in the highest regard at Manchester City, despite his exit from Chelsea on New Year’s Day, according to reports.Maresca was relieved of his duties as

It was on Thursday lunchtime that the Italian’s departure was formally announced, and around the same time, one of Chelsea’s sporting directors rang under-21 head coach Calum McFarlane to ask him to take charge of the team’s away match against Manchester City on Sunday.

A turning point for Chelsea's form under Enzo Maresca came in their 1-1 draw against Arsenal, statistics reveal.

Tottenham Hotspur have been told to replace Thomas Frank with Enzo Maresca. The former Chelsea boss is without a club after leaving Stamford Bridge on New Year’s Day. Maresca spent 18 months

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 confirmed Thursday they have parted ways with manager Enzo Maresca ahead of Sunday's game against Manchester City.