Enzo Maresca only left Chelsea a matter of weeks ago, but he’s already being linked with a return to management at Manchester City.
The Chelsea owners put themselves in the firing line with the departure of Enzo Maresca, who was a loved figure at Stamford Bridge, despite results not going his way.
To win the Club World Cup and the UEFA Conference League and then get sacked the next season does seem crazy, especially as Chelsea have looked no better under Liam Rosenior.
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Nevertheless, it doesn’t look as if he will be out of football for too long, as there have already been links with Enzo Maresca and Manchester City.
However, the latest claim is that a Chelsea player could follow Maresca to the Etihad.
Cole Palmer could follow Enzo Maresca to Manchester City
The Sun are claiming that Cole Palmer isn’t entirely happy with his living situation in London, as he misses being up north with his friends.
But that isn’t all, as they also state that if former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca were to succeed Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, it is said that Palmer could be tempted to return.
Cole Palmer has looked off the pace since returning from his injury at Chelsea, and it’s been put down to fitness issues. However, fans are worried that there’s a deeper meaning behind Palmer’s struggles.
Liam Rosenior has stuck by Palmer so far and continues to turn to the Englishman in the hope that his fortunes turn around soon.
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Cole Palmer’s struggles at Chelsea this season
Despite his struggles of late, Cole Palmer has been a vital creative spark for Chelsea at times in this season, perfectly dispatching his spot kick against Brentford at the weekend.
While his assist numbers have seen a dip compared to his record-breaking debut season, his influence in the final third remains central to Chelsea’s attacking identity.
| Stats | 2025/26 (All Comps) |
| Appearances | 13 |
| Goals | 5 |
| Assists | 0 |
| Minutes Played | 849 |
| Pass Accuracy | 80.4% |
| Shots on Target | 9 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 |
It’s just a case of being patient and taking the pressure off the young man’s shoulders.
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