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Welcome to football.london's live Chelsea manager blog on January 2, 2026.
It has been a seismic New Year at Stamford Bridge. In a move that has sent shockwaves through the Premier League, Enzo Maresca has been sacked just 18 months into his tenure at Chelsea.
Despite delivering silverware in the form of the Conference League and the Club World Cup, a fractured relationship with the board and a dismal run of one win in seven league games proved fatal for the Italian.
Many eyes are now on Liam Rosenior, the current Strasbourg boss and heavy betting favorite. His connection to Chelsea’s multi-club sister side makes him the "continuity candidate," but he isn't the only high-profile name in the frame.
Oliver Glasner has emerged as a serious contender after his transformative work at Crystal Palace. Names like Francesco Farioli and Andoni Iraola are gaining traction, and former fan-favorite Cesc Fabregas continues to be linked by the rumor mill, despite reports suggesting he isn't the primary target.
With a trip to Manchester City looming this Sunday, Under-21 coach Calum McFarlane is expected to take the interim reins. We’ll be bringing you every update here regarding Chelsea's search for a new manager.
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