Following Enzo Maresca’s exit due to management friction and poor results, Chelsea is fast-tracking the appointment of a successor, with Liam Rosenior and Cesc Fabregas among the leading candidates.
Enzo Maresca has officially left Chelsea following a rapid deterioration in his relationship with the club’s senior management.
Despite guiding the team to a Club World Cup victory less than six months ago, recent form has been dismal, with only one win in the last seven Premier League matches.
Tension peaked during Tuesday’s draw with Bournemouth when Maresca was booed for substituting Cole Palmer, leaving the Blues 15 points behind league leaders Arsenal.
The hunt for a successor is moving quickly, with Chelsea expected to “appoint new manager very soon.”
Liam Rosenior is considered a high-priority internal candidate due to his success at BlueCo-owned Strasbourg.
However, former Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas is a more “starry” option; currently impressing at Como, his legendary status at Stamford Bridge would likely grant him more patience from a frustrated fanbase than the unproven Rosenior.
The board is also considering established names like Unai Emery, whose Aston Villa side recently defeated Chelsea at home.
Oliver Glasner is viewed as an “easy get” following his success at Crystal Palace, while former Barcelona boss Xavi remains a strong contender.
As the club works to stabilize before Sunday’s Manchester City clash, Fabrizio Romano reports that the final decision is imminent and “won’t take long” as the board seeks a long-term solution.