Overview
- Under-21 coach Callum McFarlane is set to take charge for Sunday’s trip to Manchester City as caretaker.
- Fabrizio Romano reports discussions are underway and that Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior remains the leading candidate.
- Rosenior said he is focused on Strasbourg and offered “zero guarantees,” acknowledging only routine contacts within the ownership group.
- Reports describe an emergency meeting and a split within Chelsea’s hierarchy over the appointment, though Romano says Rosenior is still expected if talks progress as planned.
- Chelsea are sounding out alternatives, with Eddie Howe and Oliver Glasner linked, while Romano has indicated Andoni Iraola, Francesco Farioli and Cesc Fàbregas are not in play.