Overview
- Rosenior met Chelsea sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart in London on Monday, according to multiple reports.
- Strasbourg will not finalize his departure until a replacement is set, with former Wolves and Bournemouth boss Gary O’Neil under consideration.
- Chelsea are targeting an appointment in time for Wednesday’s match at Fulham, and interim coach Calum McFarlane said there was a chance the new manager would be in by Monday.
- The internal move between BlueCo-owned clubs is expected to simplify the process compared with a typical mid-season hiring.
- Reactions across the game are mixed, as Wayne Rooney backs Rosenior’s readiness while Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville question his level of experience for the role.