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STUNNING: ZINEDINE ZIDANE SAYS "NO" TO ENGLAND! THE LANGUAGE REASON THAT BLOCKED THE CHELSEA DEAL
Zinedine Zidane is officially not a candidate for the Chelsea job. Discover why Liam Rosenior is the frontrunner to replace Maresca.
Chelsea's hunt for a new manager keeps rolling on, but don't expect Zinedine Zidane to pop up on their shortlist. After days of rumors swirling around Enzo Maresca, the club finally cut ties with him on New Year’s Day.
Since then, all sorts of names have been tossed around—Cesc Fabregas, John Terry, and Roberto De Zerbi, among them. None of those guys are actually in the running, though.
For now, Calum McFarlane, who usually oversees Chelsea’s Under-21s, steps up to lead the first team this Sunday when they travel to Manchester City. Meanwhile, the folks in charge at Stamford Bridge are still weighing their options for a long-term fix.
As for Zidane, he hasn't seriously come up in Chelsea conversations. People sometimes toss his name out for jobs like Manchester United, but that’s about it. He’s been out of management since he left Real Madrid in 2021, and while rumours keep linking him to various roles, nothing’s stuck.
When asked about managing in the Premier League, especially at United, Zidane basically shut it down. “Would I want to go to Manchester? I understand English, but I’m not completely fluent in it,” he told L’Equipe this year. “I know that there are coaches who go to clubs without speaking the language, but I work differently.”
Right now, Strasbourg’s Liam Rosenior is the early frontrunner for the Chelsea job, though there’s no official move just yet.
In the meantime, McFarlane held a press conference on Friday, talking about how much he and the team are up for the Man City challenge. “Ultimately, it's a football match,” he said. “It's not really about me or my first game or playing against Pep. It's about Chelsea versus City. Two top sides. We’ll go there and compete. We’ve seen this year how this team can perform in big moments. We're really looking forward to that challenge.”
JUST IN: CALUM MCFARLANE SPEAKS! "PICKING THE TEAM IS THE HARDEST JOB" AT CHELSEA
Interim boss Calum McFarlane reveals the challenges of picking a Chelsea XI to face Man City after Enzo Maresca’s shock exit.
Chelsea’s interim boss, Calum McFarlane, has opened up about how he’ll pick his starting eleven to face Manchester City in the Premier League.
McFarlane, who’s usually in charge of Chelsea’s Under-21s, stepped up after Enzo Maresca’s recent departure. He met the first team for the first time just before Friday’s training session, and now he’s suddenly prepping for a huge match—Chelsea’s first of nine in a packed January.
Getting ready to take on Pep Guardiola’s side, McFarlane doesn’t have a lot of time to figure out his lineup for the Etihad. Some decisions are already out of his hands. Moises Caicedo is suspended, so he’s definitely out. Marc Cucurella’s back in training after a hamstring injury, but it’s not clear yet if he’s ready to play.
Asked about his approach, McFarlane said he’s working closely with the medical team to manage everyone’s fitness, including Cole Palmer and Reece James. He admitted, “Honestly, picking a team is tough—probably the hardest part of the job, even with the U21s. You always end up letting someone down, but you’ve got to do what feels right in the moment.
“We’re obviously talking to the medical staff, especially since a few guys are coming back from injuries. That’s pretty standard, but we’ll pick the team that’s ready to compete and get the job done.”
After Maresca’s exit was announced around lunchtime on New Year’s Day, McFarlane and the rest of the staff dived straight into analyzing Man City. They watched City play last night, which gave them a fresh look at what to expect and helped them sketch out a plan for Sunday.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are still searching for a permanent manager. Right now, RC Strasbourg’s Liam Rosenior is leading the race, with Andoni Iraola also in the mix.
For now, the club’s directors and owners have thrown their support behind McFarlane as he handles the caretaker role. “I’ve spoken to the directors and owners, and honestly, they’ve been great,” McFarlane said. “They’ve given us everything we need. We’re all in this together.”
FROM STRASBOURG TO STAMFORD BRIDGE? THE TRUTH BEHIND LIAM ROSENIOR’S SHOCK CHELSEA LINKS
From Ligue 1 success to Stamford Bridge? Explore Liam Rosenior’s credentials as Chelsea searches for a new head coach in 2026.
Strasbourg boss and former Premier League defender Liam Rosenior is in the mix to take over at Chelsea after Enzo Maresca’s exit.
Chelsea already knows Rosenior dreams of managing in the Premier League. Now, with reports swirling about a possible approach for the 41-year-old, the timing feels right. Maresca’s time at Stamford Bridge ended after 18 months—a rough patch with the board, poor form, and only one win in the last seven league games. Chelsea sits fifth in the league, a whopping 15 points behind Arsenal.
On New Year’s Day, the club put out a statement: “Chelsea Football Club and Head Coach Enzo Maresca have parted company. During his time at the club, Enzo led the team to success in the UEFA Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup. Those achievements will remain an important part of the club’s recent history, and we thank him for his contributions. With big targets still on the table—including a Champions League spot—both Enzo and the club agreed a change was needed to get the season back on track. We wish Enzo all the best.”
There’s no shortage of names being thrown around as Maresca’s replacement, but Rosenior stands out. The Mirror even calls him the ‘leading candidate.’ He’s caught the eye at Strasbourg, and the BlueCo network has seen him as a possible future Chelsea boss for a while. Right now, his Strasbourg team sits seventh in Ligue 1 and leads their Conference League group.
Rosenior’s journey started at Derby County as a coach, then he took over Hull City for a season and a half before joining Strasbourg in July 2024. He’s been clear about his ambitions. In a Coaches’ Voice piece from July 2024, Rosenior said, “My ambition now is to manage in the Premier League, and I feel ready—not least because the games where I have been at my best as a coach have been possession-based. Maybe it’s not going to be my next step, but the next step has to be to give myself, my staff, and my club the best opportunity to be a Premier League team next season.”
He said that before heading to France, but Chelsea can take encouragement from his words. Rosenior also played 141 times in the Premier League—he knows the league inside out.
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