Overview
- Chelsea dismissed Enzo Maresca after a poor run in the league and reported disagreements with the hierarchy.
- Multiple reports name Strasbourg’s Liam Rosenior as the frontrunner to take over, with the coach declining to commit to staying in Alsace during a press conference.
- BlueCo’s ownership of both clubs is cited as enabling a swift move, with critics in France describing Strasbourg as a feeder or “vassal” club.
- Rosenior’s tenure at Strasbourg delivered European qualification and elevated young talents including Valentin Barco, Guéla Doué and Andrey Santos.
- Chelsea supporter groups, including Not Project CFC, are organizing protests over spending priorities and managerial churn, while local reporting says U21 coach Calum McFarlane is expected to be on the bench against Manchester City on Sunday.