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Maresca already facing Chelsea fixture chaos as Boehly makes manager call

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Maresca already facing Chelsea fixture chaos as Boehly makes manager call

Chelsea are set to face a chaotic season ahead as they prepare to compete in the UEFA Europa Conference League.

The Blues were on course for a spot in the Europa League, thanks to Mauricio Pochettino’s efforts that saw them finish sixth after a strong end to the season. Chelsea have previously won the Europa League twice, in 2013 and 2019.




However, Manchester United’s surprise FA Cup final victory over Manchester City has seen Chelsea relegated to the Europa Conference League. The Red Devils’ triumph meant they leapfrogged Chelsea into the Europa League, while Newcastle United, who finished seventh, miss out on European competition entirely.

Adding to the situation, Chelsea are currently seeking a new head coach following Pochettino’s departure, marking the fourth managerial change since the new ownership took over two years ago.

The incoming manager will not only have to deal with this upheaval but also one of Chelsea’s busiest seasons to date. Depending on their progress in domestic cup competitions, the Blues could be facing up to 74 competitive matches next season, potentially playing for 330 days of the 365-day calendar year, reports the Mirror.

Chelsea’s fixture list is set to be jam-packed, excluding major tournaments or pre-season fixtures. Several Blues stars, including England’s Cole Palmer, are set to feature in the European Championship this summer, which concludes on 14 July.

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