Football fans are shocked, Chelsea fired their manager Enzo Maresca on New Year’s Day. Manchester United sacked Ruben Amorim just days later on January 5. Now, after losing Supercopa de Espana final, Real Madrid fired Xabi Alonso. Three top clubs, three big changes.
Chelsea: Enzo Maresca (Sacked on January 1)
Chelsea appoointed Enzo in July 2024 but was fired after a bad streak, just one win in seven Premier League matches. This came despite earlier wins like the FIFA Club World Cup. Problems included fights with the medical staff, his complaints about his “worst 48 hours” to the media, and not getting his requested center-back signing. It was the first Premier League firing on New Year’s Day.
Enzo stats with Chelsea
Chelsea played 92 games under Maresca, achieving 55 wins, 16 draws, and 21 losses, with 59.78% win rate. The team scored 191 goals while conceding 98. This performance included a fourth-place Premier League finish in his first season, the best since 2021/22
Manchester United: Ruben Amorim (Sacked January 5)
Ruben Amorim started as Manchester United’s manager in November 2024. He was fired after 14 months because of his emotional outbursts, refusal to change his 3-4-3 tactics, and a angry press conference where he criticized the scouts and media. The club said there was no improvement, as they won only 15 of 47 league matches.
Ruben stats with United
Across 51 games, United achieved 20 wins, 12 draws, and 19 losses for a 39.2%win rate. Earlier snapshots showed 20-12-19 in 51 matches as of October 2025.
Real Madrid: Xabi Alonso (Sacked January 12)
Xabi Alonso was hired on June 1, 2025, but left by mutual agreement just 6-7 months later. This came right after his team lost 3-2 to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final on January 11. Problems included rigid tactics, weak defense, poor Champions League results, unhappy players like Vinicius Junior, and clashes with club president Florentino Prez over transfers.
Xabi Alonso stats with Madrid
Across 27 games at Madrid, Alonso had roughly 17 wins, 10 draws, 10 losses (64:46 goals).
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Firing these managers might cause short-term mess, but it could help struggling teams start fresh, Chelsea’s fifth in the league but chasing better form, United stuck in a rut, and Madrid slipping after a hot start.
