Chelsea weigh manager options as McFarlane steps in
Chris Sutton labels Brighton loss ‘unacceptable’ and tips Leeds to beat Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final, despite McFarlane stepping in and Chelsea winless since the Port Vale quarter-final.
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink says Delap’s struggles are confidence and rhythm related amid limited minutes. Newcastle and Everton are linked as Delap considers his future after Rosenior’s exit.
Ex-Man Utd midfielder Nicky Butt slams Alejandro Garnacho’s attitude, saying he’d have ‘taken him out’ in training. He says United were right to sell, after Chelsea signed him for £40m last summer.
Report claims Chelsea players liked Rosenior personally and felt sympathy, but some ‘weren’t having him’. Ownership weigh candidates like Andoni Iraola, Marco Silva and Eddie Howe for the summer.
Dario Srna defends Mudryk’s fee, saying he joined Chelsea in a difficult period and suffered with the team. He insists Arsenal and others wanted him, urging patience with the young winger.
Marco Silva refuses to rule himself out of the Chelsea job, insisting his Fulham future talks remain private before facing Aston Villa. His deal expires in 36 days.
Interim Calum McFarlane takes charge after Rosenior’s sacking, with Chelsea on a five-game league scoring drought. He previously earned a 1-1 at Man City but lost 2-1 to Fulham. FA Cup semi vs Leeds next.
Cesc Fàbregas rules himself out of replacing Rosenior, saying Como are his focus. Chelsea assess summer options, with Andoni Iraola and Oliver Glasner name-checked among potential candidates.
Barcelona reportedly eye Pedro Neto if Marcus Rashford’s loan is not made permanent. Chelsea also monitor wingers, with Estêvão sidelined and Geovany Quenda set to join.
Report claims Micky van de Ven wants to leave Tottenham. Chelsea, Liverpool, Man United and Real Madrid are linked, with Chelsea eyeing upgrades on Disasi and Badiashile.
Report links Chelsea with a ‘Mini Mourinho’, touted as Europe’s best young coach, as the club seek a return to Abramovich-era ruthlessness.
Chelsea confirm Estêvão’s season-ending hamstring injury, placing his World Cup involvement in doubt.
After sealing promotion with Coventry, Frank Lampard is quizzed on Chelsea links. Owner Doug King urges calm but is tipped to tie him to a longer deal to end speculation.
