48-year-old Premier League boss in contention to become Chelsea manager

Chelsea’s search for a new head coach is gathering pace following the departure of Enzo Maresca, with Marco Silva and Liam Rosenior emerging as the two leading candidates under serious consideration.

According to journalist Rudy Galleti, 48-year-old Fulham manager Silva has joined 41-year-old Strasbourg manager Rosenior in the race to become the new Chelsea boss.

The club’s hierarchy are keen to take a measured and strategic approach rather than rushing into another appointment, even amid mounting external pressure.

The Stamford Bridge decision-makers are determined to avoid repeating past mistakes that saw quick managerial changes disrupt long-term planning.

As a result, Chelsea are expected to spend several days conducting detailed internal discussions, assessing profiles, tactical suitability, leadership qualities and long-term alignment with the club’s sporting project before making a final call.

Silva, currently in charge of Fulham, is admired for the stability and structure he has brought to Craven Cottage.

The Portuguese coach has earned plaudits for building a competitive Premier League side capable of mixing disciplined organisation with attacking intent.

His experience in English football, including previous spells at Everton and Hull City, is seen as a major advantage, particularly for a Chelsea squad that still requires guidance and balance.

Silva’s calm authority and ability to maximise players without relying on constant transfer spending have strengthened his reputation among top clubs.

Meanwhile, Rosenior’s name has risen rapidly across Europe following his impressive work at Strasbourg, part of the BlueCo ownership group that also controls Chelsea.

Rosenior is viewed internally as an exciting modern coach, praised for his progressive tactical ideas.

His familiarity with the ownership structure and sporting model has only added to his appeal, with some within Chelsea believing he could represent continuity rather than upheaval.

His work in Ligue 1 has demonstrated an ability to improve players individually while maintaining collective organisation, something Chelsea have often lacked during periods of transition.

Chelsea’s leadership is split between the proven Premier League experience offered by Silva and the long-term upside and philosophical compatability Rosenior could provide.

Other names have been discussed at earlier stages, but Silva and Rosenior are now seen as the clear front-runners.

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