Next Chelsea Manager Odds: Rosenior Red-Hot Favourite To Replace Maresca
Liam Rosenior is a strong favourite to replace Enzo Maresca as Chelsea manager, according to the latest prices on betting sites and is reported to be in London for talks with the club.
Maresca left his position after the Blues' 2-2 draw at Bournemouth, which extended their poor run to just one win in their last seven Premier League games.
Despite that disappointing run, Chelsea are fifth in the table and are just three points behind fourth-placed Liverpool, having played out a 1-1 draw with Manchester City.
The Italian's departure from Chelsea was a combination of poor results and a fallout with the club's hierarchy.
The manager's decision to take star player Cole Palmer off after just an hour at the Vitality Stadium was booed by the Chelsea fans.
Here, we look at potential replacements for Maresca, who won the Europa Conference League and the inaugural Club World Cup in May and July, respectively.
Rosey Future With Liam As Boss?
Rosenior is now the 1/20 favourite to replace Maresca at Stamford Bridge, despite his lack of managerial experience in the Premier League.
The former Hull City manager looks to be nailed on to get the job and has impressed during his time at Strasbourg, who are currently seventh in Ligue 1 and top of the Europa Conference League.
The French club are owned by investment company BlueCo, the consortium set up to buy Chelsea in 2022.
Rosenior was sacked by Hull for missing out on the Championship play-offs at the end of the 2023/24 campaign, but is regarded as one of the brightest young British coaches around.
Next Chelsea Manager Odds:
Candidate | Odds | Probability |
Liam Rosenior | 1/20 | 95.2% |
Filipe Luis | 4/1 | 20% |
Oliver Glasner | 18/1 | 5.3% |
Cesc Fabregas | 20/1 | 4.8% |
Marco Silva | 20/1 | 4.8% |
Andoni Iraola | 20/1 | 4.8% |
Francesco Farioli | 20/1 | 4.8% |
Gareth Southgate | 20/1 | 4.8% |
Xavi Hernandez | 25/1 | 3.8% |
Roberto De Zerbi | 25/1 | 3.8% |
Frank Lampard | 28/1 | 3.4% |
Chelsea Comeback For Filipe Luis?
On their way to winning the inaugural Club World Cup last summer, Chelsea's only defeat was to Brazilian side Flamengo.
A 3-1 loss to Filipe Luis' side certainly did no harm for the manager, who is highly regarded for what he has achieved at the club.
Among the trophies he guided the club to last year were the Brasileiro Serie A and the Copa Libertadores.
Filipe Luis, currently the 4/1 second favourite, made 15 appearances for the Blues as a player during the 2014/15 season, so he is familiar with the inner workings of the London club.
Glasner Would Be Perfect Fit
Oliver Glasner has much-needed experience of managing in the Premier League, and a move away from Crystal Palace has already been mooted.
Glasner (18/1) was not happy with the club's summer recruitment, so joining the big-spending Blues would be an attractive offer for the Austrian.
Despite his issues with Palace, Glasner continues to outperform expectations, although his team are currently going through a difficult period.
He will forever be known as the manager who guided Palace to their first-ever trophy - last season's FA Cup - but he may think he has brought the club as far as he can.
Cesc In Mix After Como Heroics
Cesc Fabregas has a strong connection with Chelsea, and he would be a popular choice to replace Maresca.
Fabregas led Como to promotion to Serie A and has made them serious challengers for a place in Europe next season.
The Italian club currently sit sixth in the league, just nine points behind leaders Inter in what is a wide-open contest.
A return to Stamford Bridge might be too hard for Fabregas to resist, but his odds have drifted from 9/1 to 20/1 as support keeps coming for Rosenior on betting apps.
Time For Iraola To Leave Cherries?
Ever since he replaced Gary O'Neil as manager in June 2023, Andoni Iraola and Bournemouth have been on the rise.
However, the Cherries' last Premier League win was a 2-0 victory at home to Nottingham Forest on October 26, although they pushed leaders Arsenal all the way in a 3-2 defeat last time.
Now might be the time for Iraola (20/1) to move on from Bournemouth, before he undoes all the good work he has done there and things turn sour on the south coast.
Also available at 20/1, Francesco Farioli continues to impress with his exciting brand of football with Liga Portugal leaders Porto.
De Zerbi Among The Outsiders
Roberto De Zerbi (25/1) enjoyed a successful spell at Brighton before leaving to take over as Marseille manager.
Marseille finished second in Ligue 1 last season under the fiery Italian, and they are currently in third place.
Gareth Southgate is another manager being linked with Manchester United, but he can also be backed to take over at Chelsea at 20/1, the same price as Fulham boss Marco Silva.
Xavi Hernandez is 25/1, while club legend and current Coventry manager Frank Lampard can be backed at 28/1 to lead the club for a third time.
Chelsea fans, who do you want to succeed Maresca as manager? Let us know in the comments box below!
