Enzo Maresca is considering resigning as Chelsea head coach after fallout between Maresca and Behdad Egbhali
Chelsea is reportedly considering Liam Rosenior as a potential long-term replacement for Enzo Maresca as uncertainty grows around the current manager’s future at the club.
According to former Manchester United and Blackburn chief scout Mick Brown, who maintains strong connections throughout football, Chelsea is planning for various scenarios regarding Maresca’s tenure. Brown shared this exclusively with Football Insider.
Brown had previously revealed to Football Insider that Maresca might be tempted to leave Chelsea, with speculation linking him to the Manchester City manager position in 2027.
Chelsea’s recent 2-1 home defeat to Aston Villa on Saturday has increased fan frustration over the team’s inconsistent performances.
Rosenior, who currently manages Strasbourg, already enjoys strong connections with Chelsea’s BlueCo ownership group and has established himself as an emerging managerial talent worth watching.
**Chelsea targeting Liam Rosenior as potential Maresca successor**
Football Insider reported in November that Manchester City is identifying candidates to replace Pep Guardiola, with Maresca featuring prominently on their shortlist.
Brown, who brings extensive experience from working alongside top-tier managers including over a decade with Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United, confirms Chelsea is already developing contingency plans.
“Enzo Maresca’s recent comments were ill-advised,” Brown explained to Football Insider.
“By leaving things vague and refusing to clarify certain statements, he’s fueling speculation that won’t subside.
“Chelsea must prepare for any outcome regarding his future.
“Liam Rosenior will be a serious candidate, and rightfully so.
“He’s a young English manager who’s completed his coaching qualifications and built an excellent reputation at Hull, my former club, where he was highly respected.
“Unfortunately, Hull’s ownership didn’t value him as much as the staff and supporters did, but he’s since moved to France and made quite an impression.
“He’s built a stellar reputation, similar to how Roy Hodgson established himself in Sweden years ago before returning to England.
“Everyone I talk to speaks very highly of Rosenior, and he’s certainly qualified for the Chelsea position—he’s earned that opportunity.
“His existing relationship with the owners through Strasbourg is advantageous, so they’ll definitely have him lined up should Maresca depart for any reason.”
**Maresca’s comments fuel exit speculation**
Following Chelsea’s 2-0 victory over Everton earlier this month, Maresca attracted attention with his passionate remarks, describing it as “the worst 48 hours” of his Chelsea tenure.
The statement appeared directed at the club’s ownership and generated significant fan support, as supporters have witnessed substantial improvement under his leadership.
Brown told Football Insider that Maresca’s statements have raised questions about his position, and the club likely wasn’t pleased with the comments.
