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Jamie O’Hara has has torn into the Chelsea ownership, describing the imminent appointment of Liam Rosenior as a “load of old rubbish.”
Chelsea are once again looking for a new manager after Enzo Maresca left the club on Thursday after 18 months in charge.
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Under-21s boss Calum McFarlane will lead the team against Manchester City at the Etihad on Sunday afternoon, but a new manager could be in place for Wednesday’s game against Fulham.
Jamie O’Hara tears into Chelsea ownership over Liam Rosenior
Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior is reportedly the leading candidate, and negotiations to bring him to Stamford Bridge are said to be well underway.
Chelsea reportedly view Rosenior as their “ideal” coach, and the 41-year-old addressed speculation linking him with the Blues hot seat ahead of Saturday’s game against Nice.
Rosenior is expected to become the new Chelsea head coach. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
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After the 1-1 draw Rosenior appeared to say goodbye to Strasbourg, and it feels like it’s only a matter of time until he gets confirmed at Chelsea.
The decision to go with Rosenior has been met with mixed reaction, and O’Hara has described it as a “load of old rubbish.”
“You’re talking about Chelsea here who have had Jose Mourinho, Antonio Conte, Carlo Ancelotti, Thomas Tuchel,” he told talkSPORT.
“And now you’re gonna bring in Liam Rosenior? I’m not buying it, it’s a load of old rubbish.
“They want to bring in a Yes-Man.”
Blues face tough Manchester City test
Whilst the Blues continue to negotiate for Rosenior, they do have the small task of a game against City, which is tough at the best of the times.
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A final decision has yet to be taken on Marc Cucurella’s participation, but it feels like Chelsea will need some sort of miracle if they are to get a positive result in the circumstances.
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