"It's one of the biggest jobs in football, a club that has -- as their supporters sing at every game -- won it all, but to be head coach at Chelsea, top-level experience and a proven track record are not required, so don't expect an elite managerial name to replace Enzo Maresca. If you think that makes no sense -- a view taken by many confused Chelsea fans right now -- it is the reality of the "new" Chelsea under the control of Todd Boehly"
"So don't be surprised that former Hull City manager Liam Rosenior, now coaching Chelsea's Ligue 1 partner club Strasbourg, is a leading candidate to take over from Maresca at Stamford Bridge. Rosenior is talented and well regarded, but his last job in English football ended with the sack at Hull, so his appointment is unlikely to be well received by the Chelsea fanbase, just as Maresca's arrival was met with a lukewarm reception in 2024."
"Maresca parted company with Chelsea on New Year's Day after just 18 months in charge, despite delivering success in last season's UEFA Conference League and FIFA Club World Cup, and also securing UEFA Champions League qualification with a fourth-place finish in last season's Premier League. But winning is no longer the primary consideration at Chelsea. It is also about fitting in with the ownership's blueprint,"
Chelsea's ownership under Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital emphasizes hiring younger coaches who fit an ownership blueprint over established top-level managerial experience. Liam Rosenior, formerly of Hull and now at Strasbourg, is a leading candidate despite being sacked previously, reflecting that proven elite resumes are not required. Enzo Maresca left after 18 months despite winning the UEFA Conference League, FIFA Club World Cup, and securing Champions League qualification. Winning remains valued but selection prioritizes alignment with recruitment and development strategies. The club operates with two owners, two sporting directors, an integrated leadership team of scouts, and expects head coaches to heed medical staff advice.
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