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January 1, 2026
Young, articulate, ambitious: why Liam Rosenior is in the frame to be Chelsea’s next manager
He holds Wayne Rooney as a key influence, but are stints at Derby, Hull and Strasbourg enough preparation for the hot seat at Stamford Bridge?
TL;DR
- Liam Rosenior, a former journalist and player, is considered a strong candidate to manage Chelsea.
- He has progressed through coaching roles at Brighton, Derby, Hull City, and Strasbourg.
- Rosenior cites media work, NFL legend Bill Belichick, and Wayne Rooney as key influences.
- Despite a successful season at Hull, he was sacked before moving to Strasbourg.
- His media-savviness, tactical fluidity (often 3-2-5 in possession, 4-3-3 out), and understanding of BlueCo's multi-club model are appealing to Chelsea.
- He is aware of the importance of diversity in management, following in his father's footsteps as an anti-racism campaigner.
- Rosenior has familiarity with Chelsea's squad, having worked with Andrey Santos on loan at Strasbourg.
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