Chelsea hires Liam Rosenior
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Chelsea have won just two Premier League games since the November international break, however, and will be tested by the in-form Cottagers. Fulham’s weekend draw with Liverpool extended their unbeaten league run to five matches and ensured they remain just three points off their upcoming visitors.
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Chelsea are moving closer to the appointment of Liam Rosenior as their new head coach after the 41-year-old arrived in London on Sunday, sources have told ESPN.
Rosenior, who has swapped Strasbourg for Chelsea, arrives to coach a side who have won just two Premier League games since the November international break. The good news is that the inconsistency of those around them in the table means they are still well-placed to qualify for the Champions League.
Samuel Chukwueze, Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi are away at AFCON with Nigeria while Rodrigo Munoz, Kenny Tete and Ryan Sessegnon are out injured. Harry Wilson, Raul Jimenez and Emile Smith Rowe have really stepped up as a trio to give Fulham an extra spark in attack, while USMNT left back Antonee Robinson is back fit and looking sharp.
Calum McFarlane said he's had a “whirlwind” 24 hours at Chelsea since being elevated from Under-21s coach to interim manager and then tasked with facing Pep Guardiola and Manchester City on Sunday. The Englishman was put in charge while Chelsea finds a replacement for Enzo Maresca.
Chelsea and head coach Enzo Maresca have parted ways with immediate effect less than two years into his contract. The Athletic reported earlier on Thursday that the club’s board were to meet that day to discuss Maresca’s future, with Chelsea winless in their past three games.
Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior looks set to be named Chelsea's new head coach after reportedly flying to London for final contract negotiations. Days after Enzo Maresca was sacked by the Blues, the Premier League giants appear to be moving quickly to find a successor,