"Former Leicester boss Maresca, 45, left his role as Chelsea head coach on Thursday amid internal tensions with the club's hierarchy and ownership. The process to replace the Italian is under way, and it is understood Englishman Rosenior is the frontrunner, though sources have stressed other candidates are also under consideration. Rosenior's current employers are owned by investment vehicle BlueCo - the consortium set up to purchase Chelsea in 2022."
"Rosenior is highly regarded at BlueCo, and last year Strasbourg's former Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell told BBC Sport he believes the former Hull boss will go "right to the top". Since his sacking by Hull in 2024, Rosenior has guided Strasbourg into Europe with a seventh-placed finish in his first season in Ligue 1. The French club beat Crystal Palace in November en route to ending the 36-team league phase of the Conference League in first position."
"Before appointing Maresca in 2024, Chelsea interviewed Marseille manager Roberto de Zerbi, Ipswich counterpart Kieran McKenna, and Thomas Frank, who was then at Brentford but has since moved to Tottenham. Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola and Fulham's Marco Silva have also been linked with the role in the past, though it is unclear if they are now contenders. The club will not change their style of play, so it is highly unlikely they would move for Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner."
Enzo Maresca left his role as Chelsea head coach amid internal tensions with the club's hierarchy and ownership. Liam Rosenior is the frontrunner to replace Maresca, with his current employers owned by BlueCo, the consortium that purchased Chelsea in 2022. Strasbourg are considering candidates to succeed Rosenior if he departs. Other names linked with the Chelsea job include Francesco Farioli, Roberto de Zerbi, Kieran McKenna, Thomas Frank, Andoni Iraola, and Marco Silva. Rosenior previously managed Hull, led Strasbourg into European competition with a seventh-place Ligue 1 finish, and has strong backing within BlueCo.
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