Enzo Maresca has guided Chelsea back to the Champions League, a significant achievement for the club. The Italian manager’s position at the helm of Chelsea was never under threat this season, with the club expressing their long-term satisfaction with his work.
The club’s confidence in Maresca’s abilities has been reinforced by Chelsea’s return to the Champions League, as well as their appearance in the Conference final. Maresca is not only responsible for the team’s tactics on the pitch but is also heavily involved in the club’s transfer strategy.
Maresca’s success at Chelsea is a culmination of his efforts to transform the club, a process that has been ongoing. As recently as May 16, Maresca was overseeing the club’s transformation, with a focus on long-term progress. In the run-up to the end of the season, Maresca was optimistic about Chelsea’s future, acknowledging the gap between the club and the likes of Liverpool, but remaining confident in the team’s potential. Prior to the final stretch of the season, Maresca was downplaying doubts over Chelsea’s Champions League qualification chances, instead focusing on maximising player potential.