Chelsea draw up contingency plan as speculation grows over the future of Maresca

Akpo Esco

Chelsea’s long-term planning is once again under the spotlight as speculation intensifies around Enzo Maresca’s future at Stamford Bridge.

While the club continues to publicly back the Italian coach, internal discussions have inevitably turned toward potential successors should circumstances change, particularly amid growing links between Maresca and Manchester City following his recent decision to switch agents to Jorge Mendes.

 Among the names being spoken about most confidently behind the scenes is Liam Rosenior, currently impressing at Strasbourg, a club that forms part of the BlueCo ownership group, sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside.

Rosenior is viewed by many insiders as the “natural heir” within the wider Chelsea ecosystem. His familiarity with BlueCo’s operational model, recruitment philosophy, and governance structure places him in a strong position.

Source : BBC sport