Club World Cup-Winning Manager Backed by Hierarchy as Strasbourg Boss Emerges as Future Option
While Chelsea bask in the glory of their Club World Cup triumph under Enzo Maresca, the club’s hierarchy has already identified potential long-term succession plans, with Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior emerging as a favored candidate for the future.
The Italian tactician, who arrived from Leicester City just twelve months ago, has enjoyed a dream debut season at Stamford Bridge, culminating in Saturday’s emphatic 3-0 victory over PSG in the final. Cole Palmer’s starring performance with two goals capped a remarkable campaign that has solidified Maresca’s position, with club sources insisting his job is “more secure than ever.”
However, Chelsea’s multi-club model continues to plan ahead, with Rosenior’s impressive work at sister club Strasbourg catching the eye of the Blues’ decision-makers. The 41-year-old Englishman guided his young squad to seventh in Ligue 1 last season, securing European football while developing Chelsea loanees including Andrey Santos.
Rosenior’s attractive, tactically flexible approach and 48.6% win rate have marked him as a “rising star” within the BlueCo network. Though under contract at Strasbourg until 2028, his success has positioned him as a natural future candidate should the Chelsea job become available down the line.
For now, the focus remains firmly on Maresca, whose immediate future appears bright following his trophy-winning start. The former Manchester City assistant now has the platform to build something special at Stamford Bridge, even as the club’s forward-thinking ownership keeps one eye on the long-term managerial pipeline.
As Chelsea prepare for another season of heavy investment, including the marquee signing of Jamie Gittens, Maresca can take comfort in knowing his position is secure – even as the club quietly plans for all eventualities in their ambitious project.
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