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Former Derby County Boss Favourite for Chelsea Job After Enzo Maresca Drama
Chelsea parted with Enzo Maresca after a poor run with one win in seven games, while Liam Rosenior is favored to take over as head coach, according to bookmakers.
- Chelsea Football Club announced it has parted company with head coach Enzo Maresca, leaving the Stamford Bridge role vacant after his immediate departure.
- Reports of tension behind the scenes followed Chelsea Football Club's slump of one win from seven top-flight games, with both Maresca and the club seeking change across four competitions.
- Following Tuesday's 2-2 home draw with Bournemouth, Maresca's final game included leading Chelsea to Champions League qualification and winning the Conference League and Club World Cup.
- Bookmakers now favour Rosenior, head coach of Strasbourg, as Chelsea return Sunday to Manchester City, starting a packed January schedule that raises urgency for a successor.
- Inside the BlueCo network, Rosenior links Strasbourg and Chelsea, creating a clear development pathway, but concerns remain that the jump to Chelsea may be too large at this stage.
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Is Liam Rosenior leaving Strasbourg? Liam Rosenior has been under contract with RC Strasbourg Alsace since last season. The British coach quickly made his mark by qualifying the Alsatian club for the Europa Conference League, marking Racing's return to the European stage. But at the start of 2026, the 40-year-old's name is being heavily linked with Chelsea FC. The Blues have just parted ways with Enzo Maresca, and BlueCo, the joint shareholder o…
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Liam Rosenior: Strasbourg boss' Chelsea links, working with Wayne Rooney and shock Hull sack - The Mirror
Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior has emerged as the leading contender to replace Enzo Maresca as Chelsea manager after the Italian's exit was confirmed by the Blues
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