<ul><li><p>Squad viewed Rosenior as too inexperienced</p></li><li><p>Iraola and Fàbregas are potential candidates for job</p></li></ul><p>Chelsea’s players feel Liam Rosenior’s successor needs to be a big character who can command the respect of the dressing room and keep strong egos in line.</p><p>With the search under way for the sixth permanent manager of the BlueCo era, it is understood the squad are keen for a shift in focus after failing to connect with Rosenior before his time at Stamford Bridge <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/22/liam-rosenior-leaves-chelsea-contract-2032">ended three months into a six-and-a-half-year deal</a>.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/23/chelsea-players-want-new-manager-to-be-big-character-who-can-command-respect">Continue reading...</a>