Chelsea have officially entered the market for a new head coach after parting ways with Enzo Maresca on New Year's Day.
The decision comes after a frustrating festive period that saw the Blues struggle for consistency, culminating in a 2-2 draw against Bournemouth that highlighted persistent defensive frailties.
Despite sitting in fifth place and remaining within touching distance of the Champions League spots, the board reportedly felt that progress had stalled under the Italian manager.
