Chelsea’s hierarchy are not preparing to dismiss Enzo Maresca in the immediate aftermath of Tuesday night’s 2-2 Premier League draw with Bournemouth, despite mounting pressure around Stamford Bridge.
The result saw the Blues surrender a 2-1 advantage after goals from Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernandez, leaving them with just one victory from their last seven league matches.
Chelsea now sit fifth in the table, 15 points adrift of leaders Arsenal, and the gap has sharpened frustration among supporters.
While the mood around the club has grown increasingly tense, sources indicate there is no intention to make an instant managerial change.
Internally, there is recognition that performances and results need to improve in the near term.
Chelsea face a demanding run of fixtures across multiple competitions, including meetings with Manchester City, Fulham, Charlton, Arsenal, Brentford and Pafos.
Those six matches, spread across four tournaments, are expected to play a decisive role in shaping the narrative around Maresca’s tenure.
If results fail to show a clear upward trend during January, pressure on the Italian is likely to intensify significantly.
The club’s current plan is to formally assess Maresca’s position at the end of the season, once the overall campaign can be judged in full.
However, it is understood that this timetable could be accelerated if the poor league form persists.
Maresca joined Chelsea from Leicester City in the summer of 2024 and was handed a contract running until 2029.
That long-term deal reflected the board’s belief in his tactical ideas and development-focused approach.
Yet Chelsea’s recent history under the current ownership shows a willingness to act decisively when expectations are not being met.
Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter were both dismissed during the season, while Frank Lampard returned as an interim solution.
Mauricio Pochettino, meanwhile, was removed at the end of his first full campaign in charge.
Against that backdrop, Maresca is acutely aware that patience at Stamford Bridge can be limited.
Recent public comments from Maresca referencing supporters and the board have raised eyebrows inside and outside the club.
Speculation has also linked him with the Manchester City role should Pep Guardiola depart when his contract expires next summer.
Those factors have added to the sense of unease at a time when results are not providing reassurance.
After the Bournemouth draw, sections of the home crowd voiced their displeasure with boos at full-time.
Maresca did not conduct a post-match press conference, with the club stating he was feeling unwell.
Chelsea remain alive in all four competitions they entered this season, which offers some insulation amid league struggles.
However, the absence of experienced figures is notable, with Maresca yet to field a player aged over 30 during his reign.
If the current trajectory continues, the pressure could become overwhelming, risking instability at a crucial stage of the season.
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