Less than four months after his arrival from Racing Club de Strasbourg, Liam Rosenior is already leaving Chelsea. The coach was dismissed from his duties this Wednesday, the day after the heavy defeat at Brighton (3-0).
A cruel but expected scenario for the Englishman – and his poor record of 11 wins, 2 draws and 10 defeats in 23 matches – who will not have had time to put in place a clear game plan within a team in reconstruction. “ The club has not taken this decision lightly, but recent results and performances have fallen short of expectations, while the season is still long,” is summarized in the announcement press release.
This Thursday, the English press takes stock of potential avenues to replace Liam Rosenior on the Blues bench, while qualification for the next Champions League is far from being established for the current 8th in the Premier League.
The vagueness settles in Chelsea
For the moment, Chelsea are procrastinating. Sky Sports indicates that no shortlist has been established by management, who prefers to take their time before finding their next permanent coach. The names available next summer, and cited by the tabloid, are Andoni Iraola, Oliver Glasner and Xabi Alonso, three coaches with innovative ideas but relative experience.
We will still have to find someone to ensure the end of the season. Unless Calum McFarlane, regular interim player for the Londoners, is satisfactory for the last five matches. The only certainty is that John Terry will not join his staff, as the Daily Mail reminds us. The club’s legendary defender confirmed he has not received any calls.
