Chelsea is ready to stand up among manager Enzo Maresca's manager, even if the Blues fail to qualify for the Champions League next season, a report said.
The Blues flew high in the first half of the season, but the drastic downturn in form drove Chelsea from an external title contender to the top five. Maresca's side still controls their destiny, but faces the season finale against Manchester United and Nottingham Forest, while they also navigate the league final against Real Betis.
In 2025, several fans opened Maresca in 2025, and some even suggested that Italians split the opinions of people upstairs in Chelsea, but telegraph He insists that he will continue to be responsible for the 2025/26 campaign at least.
Maresca is linked to a five-year contract, but stressed that the program always gives him at least two seasons before a formal performance review.
While Chelsea officials apparently want to see the season end with Champions League qualification and Conference League success, both achievements are seen as necessary for Maresca to keep working.
It is said that the service of Maresca in the Premier League and mainland Europe has attracted great interest – Rome has been reported recently as a suitor by reports elsewhere – but Chelsea does not want to lose the 45-year-old at this stage.
The end-of-season review will still allow Chelsea to assess the performance of the season and identify areas of focus for the summer transfer window, but Maresca's future is not prominent in negotiations between senior officials.
It is believed that even Chelsea can still rank sixth in the second straight season. Maresca's game style and statistics show that a step further next season can be taken.
