Top 5 Potential Candidate To Take Over as Chelsea Next Manager

For the sixth time in four years, the hunt for Chelsea new manager is on. As Clearlake stepped in to relieve Enzo Maresca of his job, the management is searching for the Enzo Maresca's replacement. Join SportsDunia as we narrow the list of Chelsea next manager to five.

Top 5 Candidates for the Chelsea Next Manager Role

Chelsea has been chopping and changing managers over the past two decades. It has been the norm under the Roman Abramovich regime as well. Despite delivering success, no manager had job security. It was the case for Enzo Maresca as well. Now the search will continue for Chelsea's new manager.

Xavi Hernandez

The legendary Spanish midfielder helped his Barcelona side to a La Liga title with his exciting brand of football. He got the best out of many players and gave pathways to youth. After being sacked by Barcelona, he took a sabbatical and is currently waiting for the right project. A Chelsea project that banks on youth and potential might be the right fit for him. However, if he does become Chelsea next manager, his tendency for total control over his squad might cause some issues with the boardroom.

Oliver Glasner

The Austrian manager has developed one of the best tactical and disciplined sides in Europe with his Crystal Palace side. He has experience of winning major European trophies and can take over a Chelsea side that desperately needs titles. Glasner is said to be open to new challenges after winning two titles with the Eagles. He enjoys having bigger squads and will gladly appreciate Chelsea's appetite in the transfer market.

Cesc Fabregas

The Spaniard enjoyed a terrific career with Chelsea as a player. He won two league titles and multiple cups. He is one of the most exciting young coaches in Europe, and his Como side are making strides in Serie A. He emphasises fluid, possession-based football inspired by Pep Guardiola, and he also has the pragmatic aspects of Jose Mourinho. His attacking brand of football will certainly entertain the Cobham fiathful but he is quite unproven on the big stage, and that might stand as a con against him.

Liam Rosenoir

This appointment as Chelsea new manager might split the fanbase, as Rosenoir is yet to achieve anything of note. The former English midfielder is currently at the helm of Strasbourg, Chelsea's sister club. The clubs have traded players of late, but a managerial trade will be considered too big a leap for Rosenoir. However, Rosenoir enjoys a high-octane football game and encourages his sides to be bold. It will be a bold move from Chelsea, and the management have to be patient, unlike their previous attempts.

Filipe Luis

The one-time Premier League winner with Chelsea is thriving as a coach in native Brazil. With emphasis on versatility, fluidity, and pressing, he won multiple titles, such as the Copa Libertadores and the Copa do Brasil, with Flamengo. He will be jumping at the chance to become the Chelsea next manager, but it will be a huge leap of faith for him. The club's management should set their expectations straight and give the new manager plenty of time.

Why did Chelsea Sack Enzo Maresca?

Chelsea won only one out of seven games in the Premier League recently. The run included damaging defeats to Leeds United and Aston Villa. There were uninspiring draws against Newcastle United and Bournemouth. The manager had some injuries to contend with, but Enzo Maresca's tactics and team selection were often criticised.

After winning their lone game against Everton in the league during this torrid run, Maresca went on a nuclear rant. Despite the win, he claimed he had the worst 48 hours after joining Chelsea. He bemoaned the lack of support and aimed criticism at unnamed members in the boardroom. A run of losses forced the management's hand to act. But there is a general consensus that the board acted too hastily, as they are on the hunt for their sixth permanent manager in just four years of taking over.