The Premier League side released a detailed statement shortly after Manchester City unveiled Maresca as Pep Guardiola’s successor, insisting they were disappointed by the manner of his exit and the timing of his decision.

According to Chelsea, concerns first emerged in the autumn of 2025 after Maresca informed the club that he could have an opportunity to replace Guardiola at the Etihad. The Blues claimed it soon became obvious that the Italian was determined to take the job despite still being tied to a long-term contract.

The club maintained that Maresca’s unexpected resignation in December forced an unwanted managerial change during a crucial stage of the season, something they believe contributed to a disappointing 2025/26 campaign.

The statement read:

“In Autumn last year, the Club was informed by our former Head Coach that there might be an opportunity for him to succeed Pep Guardiola at the end of the season. It became clear to us that it was his strong desire to succeed Guardiola and that he was fully committed to pursuing the opportunity, despite the fact he was under a long-term contract which he had no right to terminate. In December 2025, our Head Coach unexpectedly and abruptly resigned from his position.

Obviously, we felt let down as we believed that his head and heart were focused on another club and another opportunity, despite having just arrived at Chelsea the year before. No club wants to change its head coach midway through a season. However, in light of his decision not to continue fulfilling his responsibilities through to the end of the season, the Club was left with no choice but to protect our players, our supporters, and the Badge and accept his resignation.

In the circumstances and given the mutual respect between clubs, a confidential settlement has been reached with Manchester City, which includes the payment of compensation. A confidential settlement has also been reached with the former Head Coach under which he will pay compensation.

Looking forward to next season, in Xabi Alonso, we have a Manager who has an exceptional football mind and is a professional of the highest integrity. He has all the attributes to deliver the success the Club’s supporters deserve and expect.”

Chelsea also confirmed that confidential compensation agreements had been reached with both Manchester City and Maresca following his departure.

Meanwhile, Maresca has accepted responsibility for his exit, admitting that the decision to resign was entirely his own. The Italian also apologised to Chelsea supporters, acknowledging that leaving in the middle of the season disrupted the club’s plans, while expressing his excitement at returning to Manchester City, where he previously worked as Guardiola’s assistant.

Attention now turns to the 2026/27 campaign, with Chelsea preparing for a fresh chapter under Xabi Alonso, while Manchester City begin life after Guardiola with Maresca tasked with building on the club’s recent era of success.

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The Italian coach addressed the situation shortly after City confirmed his appointment on a three-year deal, admitting that his departure disrupted Chelsea’s season and expressing regret over how events unfolded.

He said:

“At the end of December 2025, I made the difficult decision to leave Chelsea. The decision was only mine. My resignation from Chelsea opened a path for me to join Manchester City, which is a club I knew very well. I am ecstatic that I have now joined Manchester City. I recognise that my departure from Chelsea in the middle of the season caused disruption for the club and I apologise for that. It was neither my intention nor my wish. I was treated well by everyone at Chelsea and together we achieved great success and memories that I will always treasure. I am grateful to the club, the owners and the fans for giving me the opportunity.”

Maresca stressed that the decision to resign was entirely his own, while thanking Chelsea’s owners, players, staff and supporters for their support during his spell in charge.

He added that the memories and achievements from his time at Stamford Bridge would always remain special to him.

Chelsea, however, offered a different perspective in their official response. The club claimed Maresca’s attention had shifted towards Manchester City months before he eventually stepped down, insisting his resignation played a significant role in the team’s disappointing campaign.

The London club also disclosed that both Maresca and Manchester City agreed to pay compensation as part of a confidential settlement reached following his exit.

Maresca now returns to the Etihad Stadium, where he previously worked as Pep Guardiola’s assistant, with Manchester City handing him a three-year contract as Guardiola’s successor.

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Enzo Maresca has finally spoken out following his sudden exit from Chelsea, offering a measured and dignified farewell just hours after his replacement, Liam Rosenior, was officially announced.

Despite leading the club to Club World Cup glory, the Italian coach was unceremoniously shown the door. Yet, Maresca insists he departs with “inner peace,” proud of having restored the Blues to their deserved standing amid turbulent times.

The 45-year-old took to social media on Tuesday to address supporters, choosing composure over airing grievances after reports of strained relations with the club’s hierarchy. His statement came shortly after Clearlake Capital-backed Chelsea confirmed Rosenior—formerly of Hull City and Strasbourg—as the new head coach, a move that has divided opinion among the fanbase.

Quoting Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the Scout movement, Maresca set the tone for his farewell:

“LEAVE THIS WORLD A LITTLE BETTER THAN YOU FOUND IT.”

He reflected on the journey he embarked on in the summer of 2024, beginning with the preliminary rounds of the Conference League, and emphasised the pride he takes in what he achieved:

“My journey with Chelsea began with the preliminary rounds of the Conference League. I leave with the inner peace of leaving a prestigious club like Chelsea where it deserves to be.”

Enzo Maresca’s departure has shocked football observers across Europe, not least because of the tangible silverware he brought to Stamford Bridge during a turbulent tenure.

While friction over transfer policy and a dip in domestic results reportedly contributed to his dismissal, his record remains impressive: Champions League qualification, a Conference League title, and the pinnacle of the Club World Cup.

He paid tribute to the fans who supported him throughout his 18-month spell:

“I want to thank all the Chelsea fans for their support over the last 18 months. Support that was crucial to achieving Champions League qualification, winning the Conference League, and winning the Club World Cup. Victories that I will always hold in my heart!”

The Club World Cup victory, in particular, stands out as a highlight of Maresca’s reign. Under his guidance, Chelsea navigated a demanding tournament in the United States to be crowned world champions—a triumph that promised stability and progress.

Yet, barely six months later, he finds himself clearing out his office at Cobham, a casualty of the club’s relentless pursuit of perfection and control.

In his farewell, Maresca chose to focus on legacy and achievement, leaving behind a blueprint of success while stepping away with dignity.

 

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The decision follows Tuesday night’s 2–2 home draw against Bournemouth, a result that left the Blues with just one win in their last seven Premier League matches, intensifying pressure on the Italian tactician.

Although reports on New Year’s Eve suggested Maresca’s future hinged on an immediate upturn in results, sources indicate the call to dismiss him had already been made, with a serious behind-the-scenes fallout playing a decisive role.

In a statement confirming his exit, Chelsea said:

“Chelsea Football Club and Head Coach Enzo Maresca have parted company.

During his time at the Club, Enzo led the team to success in the UEFA Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup. Those achievements will remain an important part of the Club’s recent history, and we thank him for his contributions to the Club.

With key objectives still to play for across four competitions including qualification for Champions League football, Enzo and the Club believe a change gives the team the best chance of getting the season back on track.

We wish Enzo well for the future.”

Maresca’s relationship with the club hierarchy had appeared strained for weeks. Following Chelsea’s 2–0 win over Everton on December 13, the former Leicester City boss revealed that the build-up to the match had been “the worst since I joined the club,” citing a lack of support. While he later clarified that his comments were meant “in general,” speculation mounted that tensions existed internally.

Subsequent reports claimed there had been a two-week breakdown in communication between Maresca and Chelsea’s top decision-makers. Matters came to a head after the Bournemouth draw, during which Maresca was booed by sections of the home crowd. Assistant coach Willy Caballero handled post-match media duties, with claims that Maresca was feeling unwell.

Despite the poor run of form, Chelsea currently sit fifth in the Premier League, just three points off the top four, with Liverpool holding the final Champions League spot—ironically a side the Blues defeated earlier this season.

Maresca departs having delivered silverware, but amid growing unrest and fractured relationships, Chelsea’s hierarchy have opted for change as they attempt to salvage their season and return to Europe’s elite.

Club statement: Enzo Maresca.

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The Italian manager explained that his remarks were never intended as a swipe at the fans, but rather an honest assessment of the realities involved in building a new team and identity at Stamford Bridge.

He stressed that Chelsea’s supporters remain a vital part of the club’s foundation, describing their backing as deeply woven into the club’s DNA.

Maresca, however, made it clear that his immediate attention is firmly on the task ahead, choosing not to dwell on the controversy. Speaking ahead of Chelsea’s next fixture, he said:

“I have nothing to add. My focus is on tomorrow’s game and achieving the third semi-final in my time at the club. I said what I had to say very clearly. We focus on Cardiff now”.

Enzo Maresca 🗣️ “We are now in an era where everyone can say anything they like. It’s their opinion if they try to read meaning into what I said, but I have nothing to add regarding that comment.”

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The former Manchester City assistant also acknowledged the intensity that comes with managing a club of Chelsea’s stature. According to him, the expectations from the stands are justified, as fans naturally demand strong performances and consistent results from a team with such a rich history.

Maresca added that progress at the club will require unity, emphasising that success can only be achieved when players, coaching staff, and supporters are aligned in purpose as Chelsea continues its journey towards stability and long-term growth.

Chelsea will face Cardiff City in the quarter-final of the Carabao Cup, with a place in the semi-finals at stake.

The Blues’ supporters will be hoping the team can build on their recent Premier League victory over Everton as they chase what could be their first piece of silverware in the 2025/26 season.

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The Premier League has finally lifted the curtain on the standout performers of November 2025, and the spotlight has fallen on two men who shaped the month with brilliance: Brentford’s rising star Igor Thiago and Chelsea’s mastermind Enzo Maresca.

For Thiago, this honour feels like the story of a breakthrough season being written in real time. The Brazilian striker has been on a tear, rattling in 11 goals in just 15 league matches. Five of those came in November alone, enough to place him right behind goal machine Erling Haaland on the scoring chart.

In the process, he etched his name into Brentford’s history books as the first-ever Bees player to win the Premier League’s Player of the Month award.

 

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“It means so much to me,” Thiago said with a smile that matched the moment. “I’m really happy to receive this because it means my hard work on the pitch has paid off. I’m surprised! But hopefully I can receive more of these this season. I’m so happy and proud of myself.”

His victory came from a crowded field of nominees including Harvey Barnes, Bruno Fernandes, Jérémy Doku, Declan Rice, and Reece James—but November simply belonged to Igor Thiago.

 

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• Maresca Named Manager of the Month

On the dugout side of the story, November also treated Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca kindly. The Italian tactician guided the Blues through a stellar month, collecting 10 points, the highest of any team, and securing his second Manager of the Month award of the campaign.

Chelsea’s November run had everything: a gritty win over Spurs, composed victories against Wolves and Burnley, and a memorable showdown with Arsenal that ended in a brave, hard-fought draw—even after Chelsea went down to ten men.

“This kind of thing happens when you do the right things,” Maresca reflected. “Performances and results were fantastic.”

 

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This triumph marks his return to the award since September 2024 and makes him the fourth different manager to be honoured this season.

His fellow nominees included Mikel Arteta, Unai Emery, Pep Guardiola, Fabian Hürzeler, and Marco Silva—but Maresca’s Chelsea looked the sharpest of the pack throughout the month.

 

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Since its inception, The Best Awards have stood out for their transparency and inclusivity, with voting equally split among national team captains, coaches, journalists, and supporters.

This year’s ceremony carries extra weight, serving as the curtain raiser for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The awards will celebrate excellence across multiple categories, including The Best FIFA Men’s and Women’s Player, The Best Coach, The Best Goalkeeper, and the FIFA Puskás Award for the most outstanding goal of the year.

Beyond accolades, the event represents FIFA’s core values of fairness, transparency, and global unity through football.

The Best FIFA Men’s Player Nominees

• Ousmane Dembélé (France / Paris Saint-Germain)
• Achraf Hakimi (Morocco / Paris Saint-Germain)
• Harry Kane (England / FC Bayern München)
• Kylian Mbappé (France / Real Madrid)
• Nuno Mendes (Portugal / Paris Saint-Germain)
• Cole Palmer (England / Chelsea)
• Pedri (Spain / Barcelona)
• Raphinha (Brazil / Barcelona)
• Mohamed Salah (Egypt / Liverpool)
• Vitinha (Portugal / Paris Saint-Germain)
• Lamine Yamal (Spain / Barcelona)

The Best FIFA Women’s Player Nominees

• Sandy Baltimore (France / Chelsea)
• Nathalie Björn (Sweden / Chelsea)
• Aitana Bonmatí (Spain / Barcelona)
• Lucy Bronze (England / Chelsea)
• Mariona Caldentey (Spain / Arsenal)
• Temwa Chawinga (Malawi / Kansas City Current)
• Kadidiatou Diani (France / Olympique Lyonnais)
• Melchie Dumornay (Haiti / Olympique Lyonnais)
• Patri Guijarro (Spain / Barcelona)
• Lindsey Heaps (USA / Olympique Lyonnais)
• Lauren James (England / Chelsea)
• Chloe Kelly (England / Manchester City / Arsenal)
• Ewa Pajor (Poland / Barcelona)
• Claudia Pina (Spain / Barcelona)
• Alexia Putellas (Spain / Barcelona)
• Alessia Russo (England / Arsenal)
• Leah Williamson (England / Arsenal)

The Best FIFA Men’s Coach Nominees

• Javier Aguirre (Mexico)
• Mikel Arteta (Arsenal)
• Luis Enrique (Paris Saint-Germain)
• Hansi Flick (Barcelona)
• Enzo Maresca (Chelsea)
• Roberto Martínez (Portugal)
• Arne Slot (Liverpool)

The Best FIFA Women’s Coach Nominees

• Sonia Bompastor (Chelsea)
• Jonatan Giráldez (Washington Spirit / Olympique Lyonnais)
• Seb Hines (Orlando Pride)
• Renée Slegers (Arsenal)
• Sarina Wiegman (England)

The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper Nominees

• Alisson Becker (Brazil / Liverpool)
• Thibaut Courtois (Belgium / Real Madrid)
• Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy / Paris Saint-Germain / Manchester City)
• Emiliano Martínez (Argentina / Aston Villa)
• Manuel Neuer (Germany / Bayern München)
• David Raya (Spain / Arsenal)
• Yann Sommer (Switzerland / Inter Milan)
• Wojciech Szczęsny (Poland / Barcelona)

The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper Nominees

• Ann-Katrin Berger (Germany / Gotham FC)
• Cata Coll (Spain / Barcelona)
• Christiane Endler (Chile / Olympique Lyonnais)
• Hannah Hampton (England / Chelsea)
• Anna Moorhouse (England / Orlando Pride)
• Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria / Paris FC / Brighton & Hove Albion)
• Phallon Tullis-Joyce (USA / Manchester United)

FIFA Fan Award Nominees

• Alejandro Ciganotto (Argentina)
• Manolo el del Bombo (Spain, posthumous)
• Zakho Fans (Iraq)

As excitement builds ahead of the ceremony, fans and analysts alike are already debating potential winners, with Kylian Mbappé, Aitana Bonmatí, and Chiamaka Nnadozie among early favourites to take home top honours.

 

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Eight standout performers from seven different clubs headline the first Player of the Month shortlist of the campaign, while four tacticians are in the running for the Manager of the Month prize after guiding their sides to impressive early-season form.

Player of the Month Nominees – August 2025

• • Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal) – Arsenal’s summer recruit has settled quickly at left back, balancing his defensive duties with attacking intent. He registered one goal, two assists, and two clean sheets in just three games.
  • Hugo Ekitiké (Liverpool) – The striker made a flying start, scoring two goals and one assist in his first three league outings, reminding new signing Alexander Isak that competition for places is fierce.
  • Jack Grealish (Everton) – Back on the shortlist after joining Everton on loan from Manchester City, Grealish delivered four assists in three matches, quickly becoming the creative hub of the Toffees’ attack.
  • Marc Guéhi (Crystal Palace) – Despite summer transfer speculation, Palace’s captain produced a calm, commanding month. He oversaw two clean sheets in away games and added a spectacular long-range strike against Aston Villa.
  • Erling Haaland (Manchester City) – Last year’s August winner is back in contention after firing three goals in three games, keeping City afloat during a mixed start to their title defence.
  • João Pedro (Chelsea) – The Brazilian midfielder was instrumental in Chelsea’s strong start, matching Grealish’s numbers with two goals and two assists across the month, including a dominant display against West Ham.
  • Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth) – After a turbulent opening-day incident involving racist abuse allegations, Semenyo answered on the pitch with two goals against Liverpool and another assist against Wolves.
  • Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) – The Hungarian playmaker capped his August with one of the moments of the month: a stunning free-kick winner against Arsenal, adding sparkle to Liverpool’s unbeaten run.

 

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Manager of the Month Nominees – August 2025

• • • Régis Le Bris (Sunderland) – Back in the Premier League, Sunderland impressed with two wins from three matches. Le Bris’ ability to integrate new signings has been crucial, with Wilson Isidor’s brace off the bench providing a highlight.
    • Enzo Maresca (Chelsea) – Fresh from their Club World Cup triumph, Maresca’s Chelsea remain unbeaten. After a slow opener against Palace, the Blues rallied with statement wins over West Ham and Fulham to climb to second.
    • David Moyes (Everton) – Under pressure to deliver, Moyes has overseen a rejuvenated Everton side inspired by Grealish and Iliman Ndiaye. Two wins in three have lifted the mood around Goodison Park.
    • Arne Slot (Liverpool) – Slot’s Reds are the only side with a perfect record, sitting top of the table as the league’s leading scorers. Wins over Bournemouth, Newcastle, and Arsenal ensured momentum even before Isak’s arrival.

 

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The winners of both awards will be announced ahead of September’s Premier League fixtures.

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The announcement was made through multiple media outlets and has since drawn widespread attention from football fans worldwide.

This year’s Ballon d’Or features a highly competitive line-up with top performances from PSG, Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Premier League players.

Kopa Trophy 2025 nominees

1. 1. Myles Lewis-Skelly
   2. Rodrigo Mora
   3. Joao Neves
   4. Lamine Yamal
   5. Kenan Yildiz
   6. Ayyoub Bouaddi
   7. Pau Cubarsi
   8. Désiré Doué
   9. Estevao
   10. Dean Huijsen

 

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Women’s 2025 Yachine Trophy nominees

1. 1. 1. Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham FC & Germany)
      2. Cata Coll (Barcelona & Spain)
      3. Hannah Hampton (Chelsea & England)
      4. Chiamaka Nnadozie (Brighton & Nigeria)
      5. Daphne van Domselaar (Arsenal & Netherlands)

 

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2025 Yachine Trophy nominees

1. 1. 1. 1. Alisson Becker (Liverpool & Brazil)
         2. Yassine Bounou (Al-Hilal & Morocco)
         3. Lucas Chevalier (Lille & France)
         4. Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid & Belgium)
         5. Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG & Italy)
         6. Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa & Argentina)
         7. Jan Oblak (Atletico Madrid & Slovenia)
         8. David Raya (Arsenal & Spain)
         9. Matz Sels (Nottingham Forest & Belgium)
         10. Yann Sommer (Inter Milan)

 

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2025 Women’s Kopa Trophy nominees

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Michelle Agyemang
            2. Linda Caicedo
            3. Wieke Kaptein
            4. Vicky Lopez
            5. Claudia Martinez Ovando

 

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2025 Women’s Team Coach of the Year nominees

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Sonia Bompastor
               2. Arthur Elias
               3. Justine Madugu
               4. Renée Slegers
               5. Sarina Wiegman

 

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2025 Men’s Team Coach of the Year nominees

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Antonio Conte
                  2. Luis Enrique
                  3. Hansi Flick
                  4. Enzo Maresca
                  5. Arne Slot

 

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2025 Women’s Club of the Year

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Arsenal FC
                     2. Barcelona
                     3. Chelsea
                     4. OL Lyonnes
                     5. Orlando Pride

 

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2025 Men’s Club of the Year

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. • Barcelona
                        • Botafogo
                        • Chelsea
                        • Liverpool
                        • Paris Saint-Germain

 

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Women’s Ballon d’Or 2025 nominees

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. • 1. Lucy Bronze (Chelsea & England)
                          2. Barbra Banda (Orlando Pride & Zambia)
                          3. Aitana Bonmati (Barcelona & Spain)
                          4. Sandy Baltimore (Chelsea & France)
                          5. Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal & Spain)
                          6. Klara Buhl (Bayern Munich & Germany)
                          7. Sofia Cantore (Washington Spirit & Italy)
                          8. Steph Catley (Arsenal & Australia)
                          9. Melchie Dumornay (Lyon & Haiti)
                          10. Temwa Chawinga (Kansas City Current & Malawi)
                          11. Emily Fox (Arsenal & USA)
                          12. Cristiana Girelli (Juventus & Italy)
                          13. Esther Gonzalez (Gotham & Spain)
                          14. Caroline Graham Hansen (Barcelona & Norway)
                          15. Patri Guijarro (Barcelona & Spain)
                          16. Amanda Gutierres (Palmeiras & Brazil)
                          17. Hannah Hampton (Chelsea & England)
                          18. Pernille Harder (Bayern Munich & Denmark)
                          19. Lindsey Heaps (Lyon & USA)
                          20. Chloe Kelly (Arsenal & England)
                          21. Marta (Orlando Pride & Brazil)
                          22. Frida Leonhardsen Maanum (Arsenal & Norway)
                          23. Ewa Pajor (Barcelona & Poland)
                          24. Clara Mateo (Paris FC & France)
                          25. Alessia Russo (Arsenal & England)
                          26. Claudia Pina (Barcelona & Spain)
                          27. Alexia Putellas (Barcelona & Spain)
                          28. Johanna Rytting Kaneryd (Chelsea & Sweden)
                          29. Caroline Weir (Real Madrid & Scotland)
                          30. Leah Williamson (Arsenal & England)

 

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Men’s Ballon d’Or 2025 nominees

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. • 1. 1. Ousmane Dembele (PSG & France)
                             2. Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG & Italy)
                             3. Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid & England)
                             4. Desire Doue (PSG & France)
                             5. Denzel Dumfries (Inter Milan & Netherlands)
                             6. Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund & Guinea)
                             7. Erling Haaland (Man City & Norway)
                             8. Viktor Gyokeres (Arsenal & Sweden)
                             9. Achraf Hakimi (PSG & Morocco)
                             10. Harry Kane (Bayern Munich & England)
                             11. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG & Georgia)
                             12. Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona & Poland)
                             13. Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool & Argentina)
                             14. Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan & Argentina)
                             15. Scott McTominay (Napoli & Scotland)
                             16. Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid & France)
                             17. Nuno Mendes (PSG & Portugal)
                             18. Joao Neves (PSG & Portugal)Pedri (Barcelona & Spain)
                             19. Cole Palmer (Chelsea & England)
                             20. Michael Olise (Bayern Munich & France)
                             21. Raphinha (Barcelona & Brazil)
                             22. Declan Rice (Arsenal & England)
                             23. Fabian Ruiz (PSG & Spain)
                             24. Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool & Netherlands)
                             25. Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid & Brazil)
                             26. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool & Egypt)
                             27. Florian Wirtz (Liverpool & Germany)
                             28. Vitinha (PSG & Portugal)
                             29. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona & Spain)

 

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• Enzo Maresca gives an update on Chelsea’s injured players Ahead of Tottenham Hotspur Clash

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has provided an update on the club’s injury situation ahead of their highly anticipated London derby against Tottenham Hotspur.

Speaking at a pre-match press conference, Maresca confirmed that key attacking players Nicolas Jackson, Cole Palmer, and Noni Madueke are all fit and available for selection.

“Cole Palmer is back, he is okay. Noni Madueke is better. Nico Jackson is better. They are all good.”

However, the Italian manager expressed concerns over Romeo Lavia, who has faced ongoing injury struggles since his arrival at Chelsea.

“He was doing better in terms of progress, but unfortunately, one or two days ago, he had a small problem, so we will see in the next hours.”

Chelsea have endured a difficult run of form since the start of 2024, raising concerns among the club’s supporters. Despite their struggles, Maresca insists that everyone at the club is giving their best this season.

With key players returning, Chelsea fans will hope for a strong performance and maximum points against Tottenham at Stamford Bridge.

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Chelsea’s head coach, Enzo Maresca, has provided an update on the injury concerns ahead of their upcoming Premier League clash against Wolves at Stamford Bridge on January 20, 2025.

Speaking at a pre-match press conference, Maresca revealed that four first-team players, including key figures Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernandez, were absent from the latest training session.

“We have Cole and Levi not in the session. Enzo not in the session. Romeo not in the session. Three, four players who are a doubt because of the last game. Cole, the ankle in the first half. He didn’t train today. The same situation for Enzo, Romeo, and Levi,” the Italian explained.

Chelsea’s recent league form has been underwhelming, with the team securing just three points from a possible 15 in their last five matches against Crystal Palace, Everton, Ipswich, Fulham, and Bournemouth. Fans will be hoping the Blues can turn their fortunes around in the match against Wolves.

In addition, the coach speaks on Trevoh Chalobah’s return to the club; he said

“It’s quite an easy process. We have a few injuries, so we were looking for a solution. We thought the best solution was to call back Trev. He can help us. He was very happy. I can see his face, I chatted with him. We are happy.”

“We have Cole and Levi not in the session. Enzo not in the session. Romeo not in the session. Three, four players who are a doubt because of the last game. Cole, the ankle in the first half. He didn’t train today. The same situation for Enzo, Romeo and Levi.”

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The Premier League has announced the winners of the Player and Manager of the Month awards for September 2024. Chelsea attacker Cole Palmer has been named the Premier League Player of the Month, while Blues manager Enzo Maresca has won the Manager of the Month award.

Palmer earned the Player of the Month accolade after a standout month, highlighted by his remarkable four-goal performance in just 21 minutes against Brighton & Hove Albion.

This feat made him the first player in Premier League history to score four goals in the first half of a match.

Cold performances, clinical finishes.

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Additionally, Palmer provided an assist in Chelsea’s 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace and found the back of the net in their 3-0 victory over West Ham United.

His contributions led the division in goal involvements for September. Palmer had previously won the Premier League’s Goal of the Month award in August for his impressive lob during Chelsea’s 6-2 win over Wolves.

Other nominees for the Player of the Month award included Harvey Barnes, Luis Diaz, Gabriel Magalhaes, Ryan Gravenberch, Raul Jimenez, Dwight McNeil, and Ollie Watkins, but Palmer emerged victorious for the second time in his Chelsea career. He also received England’s 2023/24 Player of the Year prize earlier in the week.

 

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On the managerial front, Enzo Maresca claimed his first Premier League Manager of the Month award. He led Chelsea to an unbeaten run in September, securing three wins and one draw. Maresca triumphed over stiff competition from Mikel Arteta, Unai Emery, Marco Silva, and Arne Slot to win the award.

He told the Premier League’s website: “We had a very good month. We all need people around us to make things better. I’m very grateful to have all of them [his staff].

 

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