Chelsea have reportedly made the decision to stick with Enzo Maresca as head coach regardless of whether the club miss out on Champions League qualification.
The Blues currently lie fifth in the Premier League table, which would be enough to secure a return to Europe's elite club competition next season.
Maresca's side are ahead of sixth placed Aston Villa on goal difference, while Nottingham Forest are just a point behind in seventh.
Chelsea face crunch matches against Man United and Forest in their final two league matches, but know victories will see them return to Europe's elite competition for the first time since the 2022-23 season.
Maresca admitted earlier this year that the club's target was to secure a return to the Champions League.
According to the Telegraph, Chelsea's owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital have decided to keep faith with Maresca, even if they fall short of the target.
The Blues are said to have no intention to make a change and plan to give the Italian two full seasons in charge before assessing his performance.
Maresca was given a five-year contract by Chelsea last summer, with the 45-year-old appointed after leading Leicester to the Championship title.
His predecessor Mauricio Pochettino left the club after one season in charge having finished sixth last season, but the Argentine had been appointed on an initial two-year deal.
Chelsea could also secure silverware in Maresca's first season as head coach with the Blues having advanced to the Conference League final.
They will meeting Spanish side Real Betis in the final in Wroclaw on May 28.
Earlier this month, Maresca claimed winning the tournament would show that Chelsea were 'back', with the Italian suggesting the achievement would help to build a 'winning mentality' in his team.
The final comes just 19 days before Chelsea will play their first match at FIFA's expanded Club World Cup in the United States, with international scheduled between.
bibdekmnt
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Dis board is sick in the head🤞🏾
rapb12
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next season for sure europa league Chelsea will play..
Richardoghale
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Fake news 🤦🏽♂️
zitabdinrz
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you better sack MORESCA out Chelsea
okpalaoha
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u saw Zindane, Luis Enrique b4 u carry Maresca from God know where. mtcheeeeewwwwwww............ this board is anti-progressive. we want Roman back
next time pls keep it comment to urself...the Zidane U are calling... doesn't want to coach yet...slot isn't from nowhere?...the difference between Liverpool sloth and Maresca Chelsea is that... slot is working with team that has stayed 4 yrs together minimum or even more...but Maresca I'd working with new signings and he is doing well with that...U think managing players of different mentality is easy...watch Klopp and Gaurdiola first season...then U will understand...give this team 2 more years together and if Maresca is bad by then...then U criticise
westloord
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Now they want to protect there interests because of strasbourg
jeedoprstz
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True just bring Fabrigas.
Mozah
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His nearer sacking
yung87
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this is the reason while Arsenal remains trophyless. Not giving progressive advise but assuming all is well
Arsenal is more of a bznex- and sports-oriented club. Bznex takes 70% of their decision while football takes 30% of the decision the board takes. It was only during Arsene Wengers' Arsenal when players paid dividends for their investments.
yung87
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oga the coach na mumu. I wud rather we stick with pochetino than this nonsense anti-progressive motherfucker
We can't continue to live in the past. Poch is gone and we need to move forward. Some coaches are team builders while others are trophy winners. Our squad need Maresca to lay foundation and bond the team spirit. From there, a trophy-minded coach can take control.
VictoryAdrienne
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if the board really want ti give one more chance that ok but he should replace jackson and buy oshimen
vecabcky
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I hope Chelsea is not trying to replace maresco, is not a good idea,only coach can replace him is Fabregas and he is not ready yet to quit COMO FC.so we need give maresco another year and Chelsea need stop recruiting young players,those young Cat 🐈 they not ready to beat team like city or Liverpool and Arsenal.
Yaybikns
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sack and bring fabregas
Blinksclinton1997
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useless board.
Naokmptuz
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Perfect decision. We can't be changing coach every season. If we do that, how do we ensure continuity and club identity? Another season is the best way to assess a young team and a new manager.
this is the reason while Arsenal remains trophyless. Not giving progressive advise but assuming all is well
Lowacdeins
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u saw Zindane, Luis Enrique b4 u carry Maresca from God know where. mtcheeeeewwwwwww............ this board is anti-progressive. we want Roman back
Lowacdeins
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wat will it take the board to see that with this Coach, we have joined Arsenal as Next season FC, We tried FC???? this guy had a full preseason for God sake... see his shambolic horrible hopeless performance
Lowacdeins
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Perfect decision. We can't be changing coach every season. If we do that, how do we ensure continuity and club identity? Another season is the best way to assess a young team and a new manager.
oga the coach na mumu. I wud rather we stick with pochetino than this nonsense anti-progressive motherfucker
jadacdint
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with Todd and Maresca at Chelsea, I think it's time for every Chelsea fans to switch to the ladies completely. because this administration is empty headed.
Hikcdeiot
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Chelsea can't win EPL anymore
Powaiknrtu
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Unserious team with aimless manager with shallow board
rataclmpry
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Chelsea shld consider wide players and 2 center forward
Hiwcklor
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stop playing players out of there favorite position bro 🙏
Hiwcklor
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Perfect decision. We can't be changing coach every season. If we do that, how do we ensure continuity and club identity? Another season is the best way to assess a young team and a new manager.
I am telling you my dear 🙏
Saadksuyz
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the problem is u sign bad players and send good ones away on loan
Lopekmnptz
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bring back ,petrovic or kepa ,sigh victor osimhen or Giogores ....bring competition to Palmer ,his getting weaker nowadays....cnt play a direct shot anymore
Tazacdmrtu
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Sign Osimhen bring back Petrovic Santos and Veiga
lukblstz
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If the Board at chelsea will retain Maresca for next season , that doesn't STOP them for telling him to inculcate into the boys Attacking Football from next season.
Loccdipy
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Maresca should change his playing pattern. His team plays slowly with too much back passing.
yung87
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Perfect decision. We can't be changing coach every season. If we do that, how do we ensure continuity and club identity? Another season is the best way to assess a young team and a new manager.