Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior has caught the eye of Chelsea‘s hierarchy as a potential successor to Enzo Maresca.
Without a win in their last four Ligue 1 matches, Strasbourg got back on track against Iceland's Breidablik with a sense of mission already accomplished. With five wins from six Conference League matches, Liam Rosenior's RCSA have secured their place in the last 16. Against limited opposition, with the exception of a clash with England's Crystal Palace (2-1), the Alsatian side are living up to their status as a club capable of spending a fortune in the transfer market and eager to establish themselves among the top spots in French football.
Seventh in Ligue 1, Joaquin Panichelli and his teammates know that much of the credit goes to their English manager, in charge since summer 2024 and boasting an impressive record. In 60 matches under Liam Rosenior, Strasbourg have won 50% of their games across all competitions, averaging 1.72 points per match. Enough to attract interest from several major clubs across the continent. Across the Channel, Chelsea are closely monitoring the 41-year-old manager's situation. This comes as no surprise given that the Blues share the same owner as Strasbourg, BlueCo.
Will Maresca stay long at Chelsea?
Reports suggest the London club have a plan in mind. Before seeing him arrive at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea's hierarchy first envision Liam Rosenior proving himself at a less prestigious English club.
In recent hours, Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on this matter. While he confirms that Chelsea remain interested in the former Hull City boss, no concrete progress has been made at this stage. For now, the Club World Cup winners, who defeated Paris Saint-Germain in the final, admire and are keeping tabs on Liam Rosenior without taking discussions any further.
Rosenior's path to Stamford Bridge remains unclear
Under contract with Strasbourg until June 2028, Liam Rosenior has no doubt learned that Chelsea may not stick with their current manager Enzo Maresca for long. In charge at Stamford Bridge since summer 2024, the 45-year-old Italian is wanted by Manchester City as a potential successor to Pep Guardiola.
Under contract until June 2029, the Italian knows his future is uncertain, due to inconsistent performances. But it would be premature to say that the Englishman will replace him anytime soon…
This article was originally published on Top Mercato.
