The reasons behind the decision to dismiss Italian coach Enzo Marisca from his position at Chelsea have been revealed.
It was reported that “the main reason for the dismissal is not related to the presumed workload burden on the team’s players, as has been circulated in some circles.”
Marisca, who previously worked as an assistant to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City during the 2022/2023 season, left Chelsea after a series of modest results.
Recently, some attributed Marisca’s (45) dismissal to what they described as “imposing excessive workloads on his players,” an explanation adopted by some followers as the direct reason for the decision to let him go. However, a different narrative was presented, citing sources close to the Italian coach that the issue of training load was not the main reason for his dismissal.
The Real Reason for Marisca’s Dismissal
According to those sources, Marisca was asked to involve a specific number of players to help maintain their market value, which formed the fundamental factor that ultimately led to his dismissal from his position, not the nature of the training loads imposed on the team’s members.
Marisca said last month that he lived the “worst” 48 hours at Chelsea, but he did not clarify the reason.
The club stated in an announcement: “During his time at the club, Enzo led the team to win the UEFA Conference League and the Club World Cup titles.”
It added that “these achievements will remain an important part of the club’s history, and we thank him for his contribution to the club.”
The statement continued: “With key objectives still present in 4 different competitions, including qualification for the Champions League, Enzo and the club see that the change gives the team the best chance to get the season back on track.”
Chelsea occupies fifth place in the English Premier League and has qualified for the semi-finals of the English Professional Football League Cup.
The Blues, led by interim coach Callum McFarlane, will meet Arsenal in the semi-final of the English League Cup, and will begin their journey in the FA Cup with an away match against Charlton, a second-tier team, on the tenth of January.
As for the Champions League, Chelsea occupies 13th place out of 36 teams, two points away from the eight positions that qualify directly, with two rounds remaining in the current stage.
Chelsea
Chelsea is a historic and affluent district in West London, known for its association with the arts and its elegant Georgian architecture. Historically, it was a riverside village that became a hub for artists and writers in the 19th century and is now home to the famous Chelsea Flower Show.
Manchester City
Manchester City is a professional football club based in Manchester, England, founded in 1880 as St. Mark’s (West Gorton). The club has a rich history, achieving major domestic and European success in the modern era, particularly following its acquisition by the Abu Dhabi United Group in 2008, which transformed its fortunes. Its home ground is the Etihad Stadium in east Manchester.
Arsenal
The Arsenal is a historic military complex in Venice, Italy, founded in the early 12th century. It served as the heart of the Venetian Republic’s naval power, functioning as a state-owned shipyard and armory that enabled Venice to dominate Mediterranean trade for centuries.
Charlton
Charlton is a district in southeast London, England, historically part of Kent. It is known for Charlton House, a Jacobean mansion built between 1607 and 1612, which is one of the best-preserved examples of its architectural style from that period in the country. The area also has historical connections to the Royal Artillery and was once a rural village before being absorbed into London.
English Premier League
The English Premier League is the top professional football division in England, founded in 1992 when clubs broke away from the Football League to negotiate their own broadcasting rights. It has since grown into one of the world’s most popular and commercially successful sports leagues, known for its global fanbase and competitive nature.
UEFA Conference League
The UEFA Conference League is a European club football competition introduced by UEFA in 2021. It was created to give more clubs from across Europe the opportunity to compete in continental tournaments, sitting below the Champions League and Europa League in prestige. The inaugural winner was AS Roma, who defeated Feyenoord in the 2022 final.
Club World Cup
The Club World Cup is an international men’s football tournament organized by FIFA, contested by the champion clubs from each of the six continental confederations. It was first held in 2000, succeeding the Intercontinental Cup, which had run since 1960 and pitted the champions of Europe and South America against each other.
Champions League
The UEFA Champions League is an annual club football competition organized by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). It was first introduced in the 1955–56 season as the European Champion Clubs’ Cup, evolving into its current format in 1992. It is widely considered the most prestigious club tournament in European football.
English Professional Football League Cup
The English Professional Football League Cup, commonly known as the EFL Cup or Carabao Cup for sponsorship reasons, is an annual knockout football competition for clubs in the top four tiers of English football. It was first held in the 1960-61 season, created as a midweek floodlit tournament to generate additional revenue and excitement alongside the league and FA Cup.
English League Cup
The English League Cup, officially known as the EFL Cup, is an annual knockout football competition for men’s teams in the English football league system. It was first held in the 1960-61 season, initially as a midweek floodlit tournament to generate additional revenue and use for clubs’ new floodlights. It is now contested by the 92 clubs of the Premier League and the English Football League.
FA Cup
The FA Cup is the oldest national football competition in the world, first held in the 1871–72 season. Organized by The Football Association in England, it is a knockout tournament open to hundreds of clubs across the English league system, famous for its potential for “giant-killing” where small teams defeat much larger ones.
