Overview
- Under-21s coach Calum McFarlane will lead Chelsea as caretaker for Sunday’s trip to Manchester City.
- Chelsea are in advanced discussions with Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior, with the move contingent on securing a Strasbourg successor and completing contractual details under the shared ownership model.
- Reports in France and the UK say talks are intensifying with hopes of a decision within days, but journalists caution the deal is not done and could still fall through.
- Club deliberations continue, though Fabrizio Romano says Rosenior remains the expected choice as alternatives such as Francesco Farioli, Andoni Iraola and Cesc Fàbregas indicate they are staying with their clubs.
- Enzo Maresca’s departure followed poor results and strained relations with hierarchy; Pedro Neto said players were surprised and sad, and Maresca is reported to remain on Manchester City’s future shortlist.