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THE VERDICT: JAMIE CARRAGHER IS RIGHT—CHELSEA NEED A WINNER, NOT A PROJECT MANAGER LIKE LIAM ROSENIOR
Jamie Carragher slams Chelsea's move for Liam Rosenior, claiming the 41-year-old lacks the experience to deliver trophies.
Jamie Carragher isn’t convinced that bringing in Liam Rosenior will get Chelsea any closer to the Premier League title.
Unless something changes at the last minute, Rosenior’s set to take over as manager after Enzo Maresca left on New Year’s Day. Right now, Rosenior is coaching in France at Strasbourg, another club owned by BlueCo. He’s meeting Chelsea’s top brass on Monday to talk things through in person.
Everyone expects Chelsea to announce Rosenior before their next game—a west London derby against Fulham on Wednesday. Over at Strasbourg, club president Marc Keller has already started looking for Rosenior’s replacement, and they’ve narrowed it down to three options.
Chelsea played their first match without Maresca—a 1-1 draw at Manchester City, with Enzo Fernandez grabbing a last-minute equaliser. Calum McFarlane filled in as interim manager for that match but will head back to the U21S once Rosenior arrives.
Rosenior has managed at Strasbourg, Hull City, and Derby County so far. As a player, he spent time with Hull, Fulham, Reading, and Brighton before retiring in 2018.
Carragher liked Maresca and wasn’t surprised to see him go, especially once things soured between him and the Chelsea board. Carragher isn’t sold on Rosenior, though. He thinks this job’s coming too soon for the 41-year-old.
“I was a big fan of Enzo Maresca,” Carragher said on Sky Sports. “He held his own against some of the league’s best. But honestly, I saw this coming—if you start speaking out of turn, especially at Chelsea with all those sporting directors, it’s not going to end well. When the results dipped, and he missed a press conference, it was inevitable.”
Rosenior, for his part, tried to keep things low-key when asked about the Chelsea rumours. “There’s a lot of noise, a lot of speculation,” he told local reporters. “But as a coach, if you get caught up in it, you lose focus. I enjoy my time here, and I love this club, but I can’t promise anything—no one can. You could say you’ll stay for years and get sacked the next day.”
Carragher thinks the spotlight now shifts to Chelsea’s ownership. “I’ve been pretty critical of the way they’ve done things these last few years,” he said. “Just look at the managers: they started with Thomas Tuchel, who won the Champions League. Now they’re about to bring in Rosenior, who’s managed Derby, Hull, and Strasbourg.
“It’s a massive opportunity for Rosenior, but Chelsea and their fans aren’t used to these kinds of appointments. They’re used to big names—Mourinho, Hiddink, Conte—guys who come in and make a huge impact. I don’t see Rosenior doing that.
“His main target will be to get them into the Champions League next season, and they can do that. With five English teams likely qualifying again, it’s right there for them. But honestly, I don’t think this is the kind of hire that gets Chelsea back to winning the Premier League or the Champions League. That’s what the club and the fans expect.
“That’s not a knock on Rosenior—he’s young and has time to grow as a coach. But for me, this job’s probably come a bit too early for him to deliver the success Chelsea should be aiming for.”
Gary Neville, the former Manchester United and England defender, isn’t convinced either. He weighed in on his Sky Sports podcast: “You can’t win anything with kids. Alan Hansen was spot on. Chelsea needs some experience at the club. If you’ve got young players, you need an experienced manager too. But here they go again, another young manager. Young players need real authority and guidance.”
Chelsea’s 1-1 draw at Manchester City leaves them fifth in the table, three points outside the Champions League spots.
TRANSFER BATTLE: VILLA AND LIVERPOOL PLOT SUMMER MOVES FOR TOTTENHAM STAR LUCAS BERGVALL
Lucas Bergvall is the subject of a massive transfer tug-of-war! Discover why Villa and Liverpool are targeting the Spurs star.
Aston Villa are still watching Lucas Bergvall pretty closely and might even try to tempt Tottenham this summer if the chance comes up. Liverpool is lurking, too, ready to make things interesting.
Tottenham’s season has been rough. They brought in Igor Tudor to stop the slide after Thomas Frank’s time in charge fell apart and dragged them towards the bottom of the table.
Villa have liked Bergvall for a while now. They’ve tracked him for some time and even asked about him in January when they missed out on Conor Gallagher. Tottenham wouldn’t let him go, though.
Inside Spurs, people see Bergvall, who’s only 20, as one of their best long-term prospects. They’ve made it clear he’s not for sale. Still, a lot rides on how Tottenham finish the season and who they choose as their next manager. If things stay shaky at the club, other teams might sense an opening.
Villa think they have something to offer: European football, a team that’s clearly on the up, and the chance to be a big part of something. They know prying Bergvall away won’t be easy, but they believe their project could turn his head if Spurs keep struggling.
Liverpool is in the mix, too. They’re tracking young midfielders across Europe, and Bergvall’s on their radar. Their interest could make things even trickier for Villa if Tottenham start to waver.
Tottenham rate Bergvall as one of the best young players around and would slap a big price tag on him to scare off bidders. But after a messy run of results, the club faces more financial pressure, and there’s a feeling that nothing is truly off-limits if a huge offer comes in.
Bergvall has already played 16 times for Spurs this season, scoring once and setting up four more. He’s a Swedish international with six caps, but he hasn’t featured since January because of an ankle injury that needed surgery. He’s expected to be out for another six weeks.
Even with the injury, Villa and Liverpool are undeterred. Both clubs see Bergvall as a top young talent worth chasing.
LONDON DERBY: CHELSEA AND TOTTENHAM TO BATTLE FOR BAYERN’S KIM MIN-JAE THIS SUMMER
Kim Min-Jae is back on the radar! Discover why Chelsea and Tottenham are racing to sign the Bayern Munich defender this summer.
Are Chelsea and Tottenham about to scrap over a top defender this summer? It’s not out of the question.
Both clubs have different priorities right now, but things could get interesting if Bayern Munich decide to let Kim Min-Jae go. That would put two London rivals on a collision course, each desperate for defensive reinforcements.
Chelsea, under Liam Rosenior, appears to be a different team, boasting eight wins from eleven games in all competitions. Rosenior’s barely had time to settle in, and he’s already been tested on four fronts. They’re hungry, and the mood around Stamford Bridge has shifted.
Tottenham, though, are in a very different place. They’re flirting with the relegation zone, and this time the threat feels real. West Ham, Leeds, and Forest are all clawing for survival. Spurs have Igor Tudor in charge until the end of the season, and managing in England for the first time while juggling a pile of injuries isn’t exactly a dream start. If they stay up, and right now, that’s still a big "if", they’ll need to strengthen fast.
That’s where Kim Min-Jae comes in. Both Chelsea and Spurs are eyeing him up, according to reports. Bayern paid £43 million to bring him in from Napoli last year, making him the most expensive Asian player ever. He helped Napoli win the Scudetto before that, and he’s won titles in Germany and South Korea, too. The guy knows how to get over the line.
But things haven’t clicked at Bayern. Kim was excellent in their 3-0 win over Bremen last weekend, but he’s mostly been third-choice behind Upamecano and Tah. Ten Bundesliga starts, just two in the Champions League. Not exactly what he signed up for. Bayern insider Christian Falk says Chelsea and Spurs have both shown interest, and Kim’s on their shortlist. Liverpool have been linked to, but right now, it’s the London clubs circling.
Chelsea have a hole at the back ever since Thiago Silva moved on. Kim, at 29, would instantly become the oldest player in the squad – not a bad thing for a team packed with young talent that sometimes looks a bit lost under pressure. They need his experience.
Spurs, on the other hand, have a solid pairing with Van de Ven and Romero, but if they lose one, things get thin pretty fast. Kim would be an upgrade on their depth and could slot straight into the starting eleven. And let’s be honest, the Son Heung-min effect is real. Kim would draw huge support from South Korea, just like Son has.
Kim isn’t agitating for a move just yet, but if Bayern decide to cash in and the right offer lands on the table, don’t be surprised to see him in the Premier League next season. Whether it’s in blue or white, that’s the part nobody knows yet.
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