Fabregas decisively shuts down Chelsea links, reaffirming commitment to Como. Blues pivot towards Strasbourg's Rosenior amid ongoing managerial search.
Faced with instability on the Chelsea bench and the need to plan its strategy for the rest of the season, Cesc Fabregas has become the leading candidate. His illustrious past with the 'Blues' added to the positive impact he is currently having in Serie A, and quickly captured the attention of the English media.
However, all expectations quickly vanished. In comments to the press, the former Spanish midfielder stated frankly: "I have nothing to say about these rumors. I am here, I am the coach of Como, and I want to stay in this position long-term."
The brief but decisive statement was seen as a clear affirmation of Fabregas' commitment to the Italian team.
Fabregas is not only the coach but also a shareholder of Como, making his departure in the short term even more unlikely. For Chelsea fans, this is clearly unwelcome news, especially as the team desperately seeks a figure of sufficient stature to restore confidence.
On the other hand, it is reported that Chelsea is opting for a more practical option. According to several reliable sources, Liam Rosenior of Strasbourg is very close to taking over at Stamford Bridge. This deal could be accelerated thanks to the excellent relationship between both clubs, both belonging to the BlueCo group.
Chelsea Already Has Coach to Face Manchester City
The 'Blues' will not have time to hire a new manager before visiting Pep Guardiola's Man City, which is why the London club has been forced to name an 'interim' manager to lead the team on its visit to Manchester. Calum McFarlane, coach of the Under-21 team, will participate in his first press conference with the first team.
"It's been a mad 24 hours, a whirlwind as you can imagine, but it's also been really nice and exciting," he stated. "The energy and the enthusiasm in training were exceptional today," commented McFarlane, who worked in Man City's academy in the 2020-21 season before moving to Southampton and then to Chelsea.
"They look really focused, they are really motivated, hungry. They know we have a huge game on Sunday, and we are going to have to be at our best," he expressed about his players.
Chelsea is not in its best moment, with only one win in its last seven Premier League matches and the obligation to win to avoid falling further from the positions that grant access to the Champions League.
The match against City will be the first without Enzo Maresca, and it is truly difficult to predict what kind of team will show up at Etihad Stadium with an interim manager who will have barely two training sessions with the players.
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