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Chelsea News: Wayne Rooney on Blues' Boss Candidate Liam Rosenior

Rooney supports Rosenior, who led Strasbourg to seventh place and managed Hull City, as the top candidate for Chelsea's managerial vacancy after Enzo Maresca's departure.

  • On Jan 5, Wayne Rooney publicly backed Liam Rosenior to take charge at Chelsea Football Club, saying Rosenior had proven himself and completed his apprenticeship as a manager.
  • Rosenior previously managed Hull City and later moved to Strasbourg, having also been Rooney's assistant at Derby County.
  • Having drawn public praise, Rooney said Rosenior was incredible in his coaching ability and led Strasbourg to a seventh-place finish in Ligue 1.
  • Rosenior is the front-runner to replace Enzo Maresca after the Italian left Stamford Bridge last week, with Chelsea sitting fifth and facing Fulham on Wednesday.
  • Speaking of timing, Rooney quoted `If you don't take it now, then you're never going to take it`, adding Rosenior `has been waiting for an opportunity like this`.
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In Strasbourg, Liam Rosenior is expected to continue the season on Chelsea's bench, which has the same owner as the Alsatian club. This raises questions about the credibility of the project in Racing.

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getfootballnewsfrance.com broke the news in on Sunday, January 4, 2026.
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