India, June 29 -- As Manchester City announced the appointment of Enzo Maresca, who succeeds Pep Guardiola as their manager, Chelsea dropped a bombshell statement explaining how his departure left the club in jeopardy back in January. Maresca parted ways with the London Blues only a year after taking charge. The decision came as a shock not only to the fans but also to the club management. His resignation had a huge impact on their campaign.

Liam Rosenior came in as a replacement, but was unable to match the expectations. Chelsea finished tenth in the 2025-26 Premier League standings, managing 14 victories throughout the season. Rosenior was sacked after a dismal run of five consecutive defeats in April. Xabi Alonso, who was without a jo...