Cesc Fabregas and Nico PazLiam Rosenior is the leading candidate to be the next head coach of Chelsea, following the dismissal of Enzo Maresca due to a deteriorating relationship with the club's top brass. This opens the door for Rosenior, who is currently managing Strasbourg, a club owned by Chelsea's parent company BlueCo. Rosenior, 41, is highly regarded within the Chelsea hierarchy for his football philosophy, personality, and man-management skills. The former Fulham defender has previously managed Derby and Hull, but it's his work at Strasbourg that has truly caught Chelsea's attention. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Chelsea are keen to appoint Maresca's successor as soon as possible, but it's likely that assistant Willy Caballero will lead the team for Sunday's match against Manchester City.

Source: Express January 01, 2026 16:13 UTC