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EXCLUSIVERevealed: Enzo Maresca's eight-man backroom staff at Chelsea... including an ex-Blues goalkeeper as his No 2 and a leading set-piece coach

Enzo Maresca is on the verge of being confirmed as Chelsea’s new head coach – and the elite ensemble who will be joining the Italian in his backroom staff can be revealed by Mail Sport.

Maresca handpicked a set of best-in-class coaches that he wanted with him at Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea agreeing during several positive rounds of conversations that he should have access to the world’s most skilled coaching and technical staff. There are eight names in total, with another two appointments in line to follow once further talks have been held with Maresca.

Each recruit was vetted by Chelsea to ensure they meet their own expectations and they are now set to slide into the system being created by the club in their pursuit of English and European success.