Cucurella thanks Maresca for the memories after Chelsea exitShareEnzo Maresca left Chelsea after a poor run of results, but his former players were quick to thank the Italian for his efforts at the club.Marc Cucurella was one of several Chelsea players to express their gratitude to former boss Enzo Maresca after he left the club on Thursday. Maresca left his role despite leading the Blues to glory in the Club World Cup and Conference League last season, as well as securing Champions League football. The Italian became the first manager in Premier League history to leave his club on New Year's Day, following a reported breakdown in his relationship with the club's hierarchy.He took charge of 57 Premier League games, winning 28 of those (D15 L14), seeing his team score 96 goals while also averaging a win percentage of 49.1%. But a run of just one win in their last seven league matches has seen Maresca depart Stamford Bridge, with his last game in charge coming in a 2-2 draw with Bournemouth. Indeed, the Blues have now dropped 15 points from winning positions in the top flight in 2025-26 – more than any other team in the competition so far. Cucurella made 78 appearances in all competitions under Maresca at Chelsea, more than any other player, with the Spaniard wishing the 45-year-old well for the future. "Thank you for everything, mister, and to your staff. For the work and the trust from day one, and for the memories," Cucurella posted to Instagram. "Wishing you all the best in what comes next. Good luck, boss!"Friction between Maresca and the club seemed evident when he described the build-up to a 2-0 win over Everton on December 13 as "the worst 48 hours" since he joined.He did, however, say he would "absolutely" be the Chelsea boss next season in the following weeks, though that has since failed to transpire. Robert Sanchez was another to wish Maresca well, saying: "Thank you for everything, Enzo, Mickey, Willy, Dani, Marcos and Robi. "Very grateful for the trust and the memories we shared. Those will live with me forever. Wishing you all the best for the future, will miss you all."Levi Colwill, who is currently out of action with an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, also thanked Maresca for his contributions at the club. "Not just a top manager but a top person. Thank you for everything. It was a pleasure to work with you and create great memories," Colwill added. Reports have suggested that Liam Rosenior, who is the manager of Strasbourg, is the standout candidate to replace Maresca. Cucurella thanks Maresca for the memories after Chelsea exitEnzo Maresca left Chelsea after a poor run of results, but his former players were quick to thank the Italian for his efforts at the club.Marc Cucurella was one of several Chelsea players to express their gratitude to former boss Enzo Maresca after he left the club on Thursday. Maresca left his role despite leading the Blues to glory in the Club World Cup and Conference League last season, as well as securing Champions League football. The Italian became the first manager in Premier League history to leave his club on New Year's Day, following a reported breakdown in his relationship with the club's hierarchy.He took charge of 57 Premier League games, winning 28 of those (D15 L14), seeing his team score 96 goals while also averaging a win percentage of 49.1%. But a run of just one win in their last seven league matches has seen Maresca depart Stamford Bridge, with his last game in charge coming in a 2-2 draw with Bournemouth. Indeed, the Blues have now dropped 15 points from winning positions in the top flight in 2025-26 – more than any other team in the competition so far. Cucurella made 78 appearances in all competitions under Maresca at Chelsea, more than any other player, with the Spaniard wishing the 45-year-old well for the future. "Thank you for everything, mister, and to your staff. For the work and the trust from day one, and for the memories," Cucurella posted to Instagram. "Wishing you all the best in what comes next. Good luck, boss!"Friction between Maresca and the club seemed evident when he described the build-up to a 2-0 win over Everton on December 13 as "the worst 48 hours" since he joined.He did, however, say he would "absolutely" be the Chelsea boss next season in the following weeks, though that has since failed to transpire. Robert Sanchez was another to wish Maresca well, saying: "Thank you for everything, Enzo, Mickey, Willy, Dani, Marcos and Robi. "Very grateful for the trust and the memories we shared. Those will live with me forever. Wishing you all the best for the future, will miss you all."Levi Colwill, who is currently out of action with an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, also thanked Maresca for his contributions at the club. "Not just a top manager but a top person. Thank you for everything. It was a pleasure to work with you and create great memories," Colwill added. Reports have suggested that Liam Rosenior, who is the manager of Strasbourg, is the standout candidate to replace Maresca.