Sign up now: Get the biggest sports news in your inboxLiam Rosenior is the front-runner to replace Enzo Maresca after the Italian left Chelsea last week. LONDON - Wayne Rooney has backed Liam Rosenior to take charge at Chelsea and said the Englishman has earned the opportunity after proving himself as a manager. “Liam was so important for me,” the former Manchester United striker said on the BBC’s The Wayne Rooney Show. "If he goes in there (Chelsea), he won’t disappoint,” Rooney added. He’s done his apprenticeship, he’s done his work to get to that job.”Chelsea, who are fifth in the Premier League, will face Fulham on Jan 7.

Source: BBC January 05, 2026 11:57 UTC