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- Liam Rosenior is 7/4 favourite to replace Enzo Maresca at Chelsea, per BetVictor.
- Maresca’s position is under review following a breakdown in relations with the club.
- Chelsea partner club Strasbourg currently employ Rosenior, who is tipped to step up.
Maresca On the Brink
The future of Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca hangs in the balance, with reports suggesting a decision could be made today regarding his position.
Maresca’s tenure, already under scrutiny after inconsistent results, now appears to be at breaking point after a reported internal fallout.
The Italian may not be in charge for Sunday’s clash against Manchester City, the club where he previously worked under Pep Guardiola, and speculation is intensifying around who could replace him at Stamford Bridge.
Liam Rosenior leads the market with bookmakers to be the next Chelsea manager with the latest betting odds putting him as the 7/4 favourite.
BetVictor's market gives the English manager a 36.4% implied probability of getting the job next.
Next Permanent Chelsea Manager Odds
| Next Chelsea Manager | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Liam Rosenior | 7/4 | 36.4% |
| Cesc Fabregas | 4/1 | 20.0% |
| Oliver Glasner | 4/1 | 20.0% |
| Xavi Hernandez | 8/1 | 11.1% |
| Marco Silva | 10/1 | 9.1% |
Rosenior Rising: Internal Move from Strasbourg?
Liam Rosenior currently manages Ligue 1 club Strasbourg, a partner club of Chelsea under the ownership of BlueCo.
With that link in place, Rosenior is seen as the front-runner to step into the Chelsea role, especially given his positive reputation and alignment with the club’s footballing vision.
While bringing Rosenior over would be a relatively seamless transition for Chelsea from a structural point of view, it would depend on Strasbourg’s ability to find a suitable replacement at short notice which would potentially delay a swift appointment.
What the expert says...
Other Contenders: Fabregas, Glasner, Xavi
- Cesc Fabregas (4/1): A Chelsea legend with growing coaching credentials, currently working with Como in Italy. His name always excites the fan base but would be a risky appointment.
- Oliver Glasner (4/1): Expected to leave Palace in the near future. The Austrian guided the Eagles to an FA Cup win and European football.
- Xavi (8/1): Could be on Chelsea’s radar, but timing may not align.
- Marco Silva (10/1): Steady and proven Premier League operator, but Chelsea may see him as lacking long-term “project” appeal.
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