Joining Chelsea? The top candidate breaks the silence

Chelsea is entering a turbulent phase as the club’s management unexpectedly decided to part ways with coach Enzo Maresca just 48 hours after the 2-2 draw against Bournemouth.

Maresca was highly anticipated when he took over Chelsea and in fact, he achieved notable accomplishments. In his very first season, Chelsea qualified for the Club World Cup, Conference League, and most importantly returned to the Champions League. However, inconsistent results combined with internal disagreements are believed to have led the club’s leadership to make an early decision to change.

In this context, Liam Rosenior has been frequently mentioned by the British media due to his remarkable impact at Strasbourg. The 41-year-old coach currently works in Ligue 1 within the BlueCo ownership system, the group that also controls Chelsea. This gives Rosenior a significant advantage as his football philosophy, team operation style, and youth development approach are considered aligned with Chelsea’s long-term strategy.

Last season, Rosenior helped Strasbourg qualify for the Conference League with a youthful, promising squad that was not highly rated for depth. Notably, his team caused several upsets by beating French football giants like Paris Saint-Germain, Lyon, and Marseille. These victories earned Rosenior strong recognition from experts for his ability to organize disciplined, flexible play and emphasize teamwork.

Amid growing rumorsRosenior made his first comments to the French media ahead of Strasbourg’s Ligue 1 match against Nice. "There is a lot of noise, many rumors, but as a coach, if you get involved in that, you will fail. My job is here, I love this club." Rosenior stated to the press.

He also mentioned there is no reason to discuss his personal future with Strasbourg players since the whole team remains focused on professional goals. According to Rosenior, the most important thing now is to keep building positive values, maintain stability, and develop the team day by day.

Although acknowledging that nothing in football is certain and the future is always unpredictable, Rosenior affirmed he is enjoying his work at Strasbourg and holds strong affection for the club. "I want to do my job well here, that’s all. The reality is I am currently Strasbourg’s coach and I am focused on my position."- Rosenior added.