Next Chelsea Manager Odds – Cesc Fabregas enters market

The pressure at Chelsea has reached breaking point following the departure of Enzo Maresca, with bookmakers already installing a clear favourite to become the club’s next permanent head coach.

Maresca left Stamford Bridge on New Year’s Day after a damaging run of form that saw Chelsea win just two of their last nine matches in all competitions.

A difficult December ultimately proved decisive, leaving the Blues fifth in the Premier League table and fifteen points adrift of leaders Arsenal, despite more than £250 million being spent on transfers during the summer.

The Italian may feel unfortunate to have lost his job so quickly, particularly after guiding Chelsea to global success in the summer by lifting the FIFA Club World Cup.

Patience from the hierarchy and supporters ran out as performances and results continued to fall short of expectations.

Attention has now turned to potential successors, with Liam Rosenior emerging as the early frontrunner in the betting. Rosenior’s strong work in France with Strasbourg has caught the eye, while his links to BlueCo could make negotiations more straightforward than with external candidates.

Rosenior’s managerial career has followed a steady upward path. He first stepped into management as caretaker at Derby County, before moving on to Hull City, where he oversaw a notable turnaround in fortunes. Despite improving performances and results, his departure after 78 matches was widely viewed as harsh.

Chelsea are expected to attract widespread interest, with several high profile names already prominent in the early markets.

Next permanent Chelsea manager odds

• Liam Rosenior 3/10
• Cesc Fabregas 9/1
• Filipe Luis 10/1
• Francesco Farioli 11/1
• Andoni Iraola 12/1
• Xavi Hernandez 14/1
• Oliver Glasner 14/1

With Chelsea once again searching for stability in the dugout, the coming days are expected to bring further clarity as the club weigh up whether to appoint a familiar face or make another bold move in the managerial market.