Liam Rosenior has refused to shut down speculation linking him with the vacant Chelsea managerial role, admitting there are no guarantees about the future as his name continues to rise to the top of the shortlist.
The 41-year-old Strasbourg head coach was speaking on Friday, January 2, 2026, days after Chelsea confirmed they had parted ways with Enzo Maresca, as reported by SoftFootball. While Rosenior stopped short of declaring interest, his words offered little resistance to the growing narrative.
Ahead of Strasbourg’s Ligue 1 fixture against OGC Nice, Rosenior acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding managerial careers. He stressed in a post shared by Fabrizio Romano on his official X account that his focus remains on his daily work but accepted that situations can change quickly.
Fabrizio Romano posted:
Liam Rosenior doesn’t deny Chelsea option as leading candidate for the job.
In life, there is zero guarantee. We don’t know what will be done tomorrow. I do my job. I don’t want to guarantee how long I’ll be here but I enjoy it here every day.
Chelsea are actively weighing their next move following Maresca’s New Year’s Day exit, with Rosenior now viewed internally as a leading option. Rosenior confirmed that there has been contact between himself and Chelsea, largely due to the shared BlueCo ownership structure that links both clubs.
Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital oversee operations at Stamford Bridge and Strasbourg, making communication unavoidable. Rosenior explained that these exchanges are part of the wider group structure and insisted he has no control over what decisions are made at ownership level.
Despite the noise, Rosenior was keen to underline his commitment to Strasbourg. He spoke warmly about the club and his enjoyment of the job, noting that becoming distracted by speculation would be damaging.
He also revealed he has not formally discussed the Chelsea links with his players, aside from light-hearted jokes, as he remains focused on maintaining unity within the squad.
Chelsea’s interest is rooted in Rosenior’s impressive work in France. Appointed in June 2024, he guided Strasbourg to a seventh-place Ligue 1 finish and Conference League qualification in his first season.
This campaign, they topped their European group and remain competitive domestically, built around one of the youngest squads in Europe.
The situation at Chelsea remains delicate. Maresca’s departure followed mounting tension after inconsistent results, including the Bournemouth draw that intensified scrutiny.
Fans have since voiced frustration at the club’s revolving door approach. With an interim setup in place, Chelsea face pressure to appoint a coach who offers stability, and Rosenior’s calm, progressive profile fits that brief perfectly.
