Chelsea may need a new manager in 2026, with Enzo Maresca attracting strong interest from Premier League rivals Man City. The Italian is seen as the ideal successor to Pep Guardiola, and if he does head to Manchester, Stamford Bridge would be forced into finding a replacement of their own.
However, they may not need to look too far. The BlueCo link with Strasbourg has proven to be very beneficial for Chelsea in regards to players, and the same could happen at a manager level too.
Chelsea consider Liam Rosenior as possible next manager
As per Football Insider, Mick Brown has revealed that current Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior is in contention for the Chelsea job if Maresca departs.
“I think Enzo Maresca has made a mistake with his recent comments. He’s left a lot open to speculation by refusing to explain some things he’s said, and that only makes the situation worse because the rumours won’t go away.
“From a Chelsea point of view, they have to be planning for whatever might happen with him. Liam Rosenior is going to be a contender for the job, and I think he deserves it. He’s a young, English coach who has come through, done his badges, fostered a very relationship with Hull, my former club, so I know he was thought of very highly.
“It’s a shame the owners at Hull didn’t see it the same way as the staff and fans did, but since then he’s gone out to France and made a real name for himself. He’s earned a very strong reputation, a bit like Roy Hodgson did years ago when he went off to Sweden to establish himself before coming back to England.
“Everybody I speak to about Rosenior rates him very highly, and he’s as qualified as anybody to take on that Chelsea job, he’s earned that right. He’s got a relationship with the owners because he’s at Strasbourg which is ideal, so it’s definitely something they will be lining up if Maresca does leave for whatever reason.”
Is Liam Rosenior the ideal replacement for Enzo Maresca?
Rosenior, who has also been linked with Crystal Palace, had struggled at times in his managerial career prior to joining Strasbourg, where he has excelled. However, his lack of experience at taking charge of not being involved at a big club in a coaching sense could work against him.
Chelsea FC should replace maresca what ever he said not good for the team . they should hire high calibre manager coach without interrupting from the boards but needs support from them that what the manager needs to help the team strong and be a champion instead of buying untested young players . Chelsea FC needs a reinforcement for defence id they’re wise enough so the team save they’re season . and the maresca should trust Santos sue the dorm of Fernandez. he should give Santos a regular playing time more minutes . everyone makes mistakes including the manager . the manager are at fault why Chelsea FC isn’t consistent . he should be replace . being Felipe Luis he is more sound tactically than the current one . and please the directors , why keep buying former man city academy graduates . look gitten is worth £65. which semenyo price and look who is more polish between the two . and why removing Jackson which he is strong player that can be linked up with Delap and jao Pedro . tomorrow games he should play Palmer in the wing and place Neto behind striker and play garnacho at the wing . rest Fernandez play Santos with caceido as the pivot and ask Neto to track back at midfield to help defensively . palmer not trusted in defence . God bless my fav team hope the entire boards are open to see the reality that Chelsea need to buy experience quality defender and at add one more central midfield that keeps the team rotation well . gitten not ready for EPL yet but needs to work hard . Chelsea FC needs quality players that can cope physically .
We need a new experience coach, better than Maresco, sign top experience goal keeper, sell Sanchez, replace center backs with top experience ones’.Bring back Jackson and add another top striker.
I say give rosenior a chance,I fed up of hearing these same old names cropping up every time,you don’t always need experience,I mean how many managers win trophies not many,so I’m with Clinton Morrison.
he’s done a great job with Strasbourg.