"Chelsea began the 2025/26 season with Enzo Maresca in charge, but inconsistent performances saw the Blues hierarchy make an early managerial change, replacing him with Liam Rosenior midway through the campaign. However, Rosenior's spell at Stamford Bridge proved even more disappointing. In typical Chelsea fashion under BlueCo, the club acted brutally swift and dismissed Rosenior, with Callum McFarlane stepping in as interim manager while the search for a permanent appointment continues ahead of the summer."
"Chelsea want to appoint a new manager before the World Cup starts and have already made contact with Alonso. According to Ben Jacobs, the Spaniard is open to the Premier League job. Xabi Alonso, who was dismissed by Real Madrid early on in the season, has now emerged as a leading contender for the role."
"Taking to X, Jacobs revealed: Understand Chelsea hope to appoint a successor to replace Liam Rosenior before the World Cup starts. Xabi Alonso is currently a leading contender and Chelsea have already made contact with the former Real Madrid and Leverkusen boss. Alonso is keen on a Premier League job this summer."
"There are other managers under consideration as well including Fulham boss Marco Silva and Oliver Glasner. Crystal Palace's Oliver Glasner and ex-Flamengo coach Filipe Luis are new names under consideration Luis was a name Chelsea discussed before appointing Rosenior with talks eventually centring on a potential switch to"
Chelsea started the 2025/26 season with Enzo Maresca, but inconsistent performances led to an early managerial change. Liam Rosenior replaced Maresca midway through the campaign, yet his spell at Stamford Bridge was also disappointing. Chelsea dismissed Rosenior quickly, appointing Callum McFarlane as interim manager while a permanent appointment is sought for the summer. Chelsea have made contact with Xabi Alonso, who was dismissed by Real Madrid earlier in the season, and he is open to a Premier League role. Chelsea want a successor before the World Cup starts. Other candidates include Marco Silva, Andoni Iraola, Oliver Glasner, and Filipe Luis.
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