Manchester United reportedly may need had a ‘position’ to play in Chelsea parting methods with head coach Enzo Maresca earlier this week. The Italian was let go following a 2-2 Premier League residence draw with AFC Bournemouth on Tuesday.
There have been indicators of discord between Maresca and the membership hierarchy after the boss’ cryptic feedback about ‘worst 48 hours’ following the 2-0 residence win over Everton final month.
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Following the Bournemouth draw that noticed residence followers boo the group, Maresca did not seem for the post-game press convention, and hours later he was relieved of his duties. Nonetheless, it has now been reported that the Crimson Devils may need been concerned by apparently perpetrating their cross-town rivals Manchester Metropolis’s curiosity within the Italian.
As reported by Samuel Luckhurst, Manchester United’s correspondent for The Solar (through Utd District), Metropolis’s curiosity in Maresca was ‘partially knowledgeable’ by ‘Outdated Trafford chatter”.
As per the Guardian, Maresca exited the Blues after informing the membership about talks he had with the Metropolis hierarchy to finally substitute their present head coach Pep Guardiola.
The Italian is alleged to have regarded to capitalise on curiosity from Juventus and Metropolis for a greater deal, however the Blues did not begin talks, finally resulting in his exit, together with that of his complete teaching employees.
Highlights of Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea stint amid Manchester United’s reported position in his exit
Enzo Maresca arrived at Chelsea in the summertime of 2024, succeeding Mauricio Pochettino, after leadng Leicester Metropolis to the Championship title the marketing campaign earlier than.
Signing a five-year deal, Maresca had a sluggish begin to his Stamford Bridge stint earlier than main the membership again to the UEFA Champions League for the primary time in three years with a fourth-placed end, whereas Manchester United completed a lowly fifteenth.
There was extra success in retailer for the previous Leicester Metropolis boss, because the Blues gained the UEFA Europa Convention League to turn out to be the primary aspect to win European membership soccer’s three main cup competitions. Weeks later, they beat reigning quadruple winners Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 within the last to win the new-look FIFA Membership World Cup in the US.
The Blues had a good begin to their 2025-26 marketing campaign, particularly a 2-1 victory over Premier League holders Liverpool at residence. Nonetheless, the Blues slipped to fifth following a run of 1 win in seven video games, having been as excessive as second after matchday three, forward of Manchester United on objective distinction after 19 video games.
Edited by Bhargav
