
Apathy and alienation have defined Chelsea’s 2025–26 season, having seemingly embarked on a promising path during Enzo Maresca’s first year at the helm.
Amid rumblings of behind the scenes frustration, the Italian suddenly departed midway through his second season in charge and is potentially being eyed by Manchester City as a potential Pep Guardiola successor. The Premier League-chasing Cityzens face Chelsea in next month’s FA Cup final, which could offer the Blues solace in an otherwise bitterly disappointing campaign.