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Protesting Chelsea fans chant Enzo Maresca's name in show of anger against owners BlueCo - including supporters who travelled 11,000km from Malaysia to join rally outside Stamford Bridge | Goal.com UK
- Chelsea fans protested outside Stamford Bridge ahead of a Premier League match, voicing anger at BlueCo owners.
- Enzo Maresca was dismissed on New Year’s Day as part of internal tensions with ownership.
- Liam Rosenior was appointed as Maresca’s successor on a long-term contract.
- Chelsea won 2-0 against Brentford, with Pedro opening the scoring and Palmer sealing the result from a penalty.
- The match moved Chelsea above Brentford to sixth place in the Premier League table.
- Maresca’s exit followed reported disagreements over player management and transfers.
- Rosenior was appointed after a successful stint as Strasbourg's manager within the BlueCo ownership group.
- The protest underscored fan concerns over the ownership group’s influence on club direction.
- The match featured Joao Pedro’s goal after a VAR review confirmed the score.
- The referee awarded a late penalty that Palmer converted for Chelsea’s second goal.
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