Post: Chelsea plans to evaluate Maresca s future next summer, whether it can qualify for the Champions League is an indicator

October 2 The Post reported that Chelsea coach Maresca's future assessment plan has been set, and the club's senior management plans to evaluate him in the summer of 2026, not the end of the season.

It is understood that although Maresca was told that there was a two-year inspection period when she took office, because the team participated in the Club World Cup, senior officials believed that this season was equivalent to two seasons of work, so they decided to give more time.

At present, Maresca's coach position is safe before the end of the season, and whether he can lead the team to qualify for the Champions League will be one of the key criteria for judging his performance.

The club still has full trust in Maresca and has not been shaken by its recent two-game losing streak. It is reported that when the former coach Pochettino was evaluated, the club showed that the team should have ranked fourth rather than sixth based on data.

Casedo, Joao Pedro and Enzo have actually played with injuries recently. Due to the injury situation in the team, they have to stick to the game.

In addition, in terms of signings, Gittens, who joined £48.8 million, has struggled, but the club still has confidence in him.