Rosenior on Verge of Becoming Chelsea's New Head Coach

Liam Rosenior is poised to take over as Chelsea's head coach, pending any unforeseen developments. Discussions between Chelsea and Rosenior took place on Monday, and interim boss Calum McFarlane will lead the team against Fulham on Wednesday, broadcast live on Sky Sports. Following Enzo Maresca's departure, McFarlane, who is Chelsea's U21 head coach, oversaw the team's 1-1 draw with Manchester City on Sunday. Chelsea engaged in positive talks with Strasbourg head coach Rosenior on Monday, and it is expected that he will be in charge by the time Chelsea faces Charlton Athletic in the FA Cup on Saturday. Rosenior has returned to Strasbourg and is scheduled to hold a press conference on Tuesday. The club's owner, BlueCo, wants to ensure that Strasbourg has a new head coach in place before confirming Rosenior's appointment. Strasbourg is close to appointing a new head coach, with three candidates remaining, including former Wolves and Bournemouth boss Gary O'Neil. McFarlane led Chelsea to a 1-1 draw against Manchester City, courtesy of a late equalizer from Enzo Fernandez. After the game, McFarlane stated that he was initially told he would be in charge for the Manchester City game, with the possibility of a new manager arriving on Monday. Sky Sports News previously reported that Rosenior was the leading candidate for the position, with the club unlikely to pursue other managers. Rosenior had a 16-year playing career, featuring for several clubs, including Bristol City, Fulham, and Brighton. He began his coaching career with Hull and later became the head coach of Strasbourg, guiding the team to a seventh-place finish in Ligue 1 last season. Maresca's departure is understood to have been due to his position becoming untenable, while Chelsea were already considering sacking him due to poor results and disagreements with the medical team. Sky Sports' Jamie Carragher expressed his disappointment with Maresca's departure, stating that he was a fan of the manager but could see the writing on the wall. Carragher also criticized the club's ownership, questioning their approach to appointing managers. Sky Sports' Gary Neville emphasized the need for experience within the club, suggesting that young players require guidance and authority from an experienced manager. Rosenior's potential appointment has raised eyebrows, given his relatively short managerial experience. However, he has managed over 150 matches and has a distinct playing philosophy, which emphasizes a controlled, passing style on the ball and a high press off it.