Liam Rosenior Expected to Take Over as Chelsea's New Manager

Liam Rosenior is on the verge of being appointed as Chelsea's new head coach, pending any unforeseen issues. Rosenior is set to meet with Chelsea's sporting leadership team on Monday to discuss the role, which was left vacant after Enzo Maresca's departure on January 1. Meanwhile, Strasbourg's president, Marc Keller, and sporting director, David Weir, will also be in London to interview potential replacements for Rosenior, with a shortlist of three candidates already in place. Former Wolves and Bournemouth manager Gary O'Neil is among the contenders, having been out of work since leaving Wolves in December 2024. Chelsea aims to make a swift appointment, potentially in time for their upcoming game against Fulham on Wednesday. Calum McFarlane, who took charge of Chelsea's recent 1-1 draw against Manchester City, stated that he was informed a new manager might be appointed by Monday. Rosenior, who played for several clubs during his 16-year career, has been managing Strasbourg, which is owned by Chelsea's parent company, BlueCo. He guided the French club to a seventh-place finish in Ligue 1 last season. Maresca's departure is understood to have been due to his position becoming untenable, with Chelsea considering sacking him due to poor results and disagreements with the medical team. Sky Sports pundits Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville have expressed their opinions on the potential appointment, with Carragher stating that Rosenior's appointment may not be enough to push Chelsea to win the Premier League or Champions League titles, and Neville emphasizing the need for experience in the club. Rosenior's management style, which involves a controlled, passing approach on the ball and a higher press off it, may not require significant changes to Maresca's philosophies.