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Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has been targeted by Juventus as they consider taking him in charge in time for next season, according to Simon Phillips.
The Italian tactician has done a good job during his time at Stamford Bridge, winning the Europa Conference League last season and then the Club World Cup this summer.
On top of that, Maresca took Chelsea back to the top four in the Premier League last season, bettering previous managers such as Mauricio Pochettino and Graham Potter.
Maresca could surely be a great appointment for Juve, and there seems to be some real, concrete interest in him.
Enzo Maresca is Juventus’ main target for next season
According to Phillips, there have been contacts with Maresca’s representatives, although it is not yet clear whether there has been direct contact with Chelsea.
Juventus have just appointed Luciano Spalletti as coach until the end of the season, with the possibility of extending this period by one year if he takes the club into the Champions League.
It will be interesting to see how this plays out, but one imagines Maresca could still be a target for Juventus.
The Turin giants will likely have been impressed by Maresca’s work at Chelsea, and the west Londoners would be wise to keep hold of him.
Should Chelsea keep Enzo Maresca?
Some Chelsea fans might think there is still room for improvement at the club, even if Maresca has done better than some of his recent predecessors.
There are still issues with this CFC team, who haven’t been particularly consistent, so perhaps someone with more experience winning major trophies could be ideal to help this young group of players realize their potential.
Is Maresca the man for Chelsea or is this an opportunity to bring in a better manager? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
