Strasbourg boss is bookmakers’ pick to replace Italian at Stamford BridgeEnzo Maresca has left his role as Chelsea head coach after 18 months in charge. “Chelsea Football Club and head coach Enzo Maresca have parted company,” read a club statement. Liam Rosenior is an early candidate to replace Maresca (Steven Paston/PA)The 45-year-old guided Chelsea to Champions League qualification via a fourth-placed finish last season, in addition to winning the Conference League and Club World Cup. Liam Rosenior, the head coach of French club Strasbourg, who are owned by Chelsea’s parent company BlueCo, has emerged as the early favourite to replace Maresca among bookmakers. Former Barcelona head coach Xavi, Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner, Fulham’s Marco Silva and Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola are other potential candidates.

Source: Irish Independent January 01, 2026 15:04 UTC