End of Maresca as Chelsea boss

ENZO Maresca has left his role as Chelsea head coach after 18 months in charge.

- By EDWARD ELIOT

The Italian departs with the club fifth in the Premier League table - 15 points adrift of leaders Arsenal - following one win from their last seven topflight games.

Speculation about Maresca’s future had intensified during the poor run of form amid reports he endured a strained relationship with key figures at Stamford Bridge.

“Chelsea Football Club and head coach Enzo Maresca have parted company,” read a club statement.