The new Chelsea head coach revealed

Chelsea is entering a major period of change on the coaching front, with the latest developments indicating that the Stamford Bridge club has nearly finalized its successor

The most frequently mentioned name at the moment is Liam Rosenior, the head coach of Strasbourg and also a member of the BlueCo ecosystem.

According to multiple sources from England, Rosenior arrived in London on Sunday after a flight from France, a move seen as a decisive step in negotiations with Chelsea. The presence of the 41-year-old coach in England, accompanied by Strasbourg chairman Marc Keller and sporting director David Weir, suggests the transition process is accelerating faster than expected.

Notably, Strasbourg’s training session on Monday is likely to proceed without Rosenior and his close coaching staff. This detail further supports the view that the English coach is ready to leave Ligue 1 and return to his homeland, where he was born and began both his playing and coaching careers.

Chelsea is reportedly eager to stabilize the head coach position before the season reaches its crucial phase. After a period of underperformance under Enzo Maresca, the Blues’ management was forced to take decisive action to avoid a decline in both results and dressing room morale. In this context, Rosenior is seen as a suitable option due to his familiarity with the BlueCo system, modern coaching style, and ability to work with young players.

There is a possibility that Rosenior will make his Chelsea debut in the upcoming West London derby against Fulham this week. This opponent is familiar to the English strategist, as he spent part of his playing career at the club. If this occurs, it will be a high-pressure but meaningful introduction for Rosenior.

Previously, after a 1-1 draw between Strasbourg and Nice, Rosenior made farewell remarks while leaving his future open. He expressed affection for the French club and acknowledged that in football, situations can change rapidly. However, his opinion that Strasbourg should be satisfied with a point upset some fans, especially since their team is ranked seven places above Nice and aims to improve on last season’s standing.