Enzo Maresca Takes Helm At Chelsea As New Manager

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Enzo Maresca Takes Helm at Chelsea as New Manager

Chelsea Appoints Enzo Maresca as New Manager

Chelsea Football Club unveiled Enzo Maresca as their new manager on a four-year contract. The 43-year-old Italian arrives at Stamford Bridge from Serie B side Parma, where he guided them to promotion to Serie A last season.

Maresca, a former midfielder who represented Italy at international level, takes over from Thomas Tuchel, who was sacked last week following Chelsea's poor run of form. The Blues have won just three of their last 10 matches in all competitions, including a humiliating 4-0 defeat to Manchester City in the FA Cup third round.

Maresca's Task at Chelsea

Maresca has a big task ahead of him at Chelsea. The club is currently 10th in the Premier League, 10 points behind leaders Arsenal. They also face a tough Champions League last-16 tie against Borussia Dortmund next month.

But Maresca is confident he can turn things around at Stamford Bridge. He said: "I am very excited to be here. Chelsea is a great club with a great history and I am looking forward to working with the players and the fans to bring success back to the club."

Former Clubs and Managerial Experience

Before joining Parma, Maresca had spells as manager of Sevilla's B team and Ascoli in Serie B. He also worked as an assistant coach at Manchester City under Pep Guardiola.

As a player, Maresca made over 400 appearances for clubs such as Juventus, AC Milan, and Fiorentina. He also won 15 caps for Italy.

Initial Plans and Objectives

Maresca is expected to make some changes to Chelsea's squad in the January transfer window. He is likely to bring in some of his former players from Parma, such as goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon and defender Alessandro Bastoni.

Maresca's main objective will be to finish in the top four of the Premier League and qualify for next season's Champions League. He will also be keen to make a good impression in the FA Cup and Carabao Cup.

Conclusion

Enzo Maresca's appointment as Chelsea manager is a new era for the club. The Italian coach has a proven track record of success and will be looking to bring back the glory days to Stamford Bridge.