Pressure mounts. Chelsea find an unexpected replacement for Rosenior

Diego Simeone is awaited in London
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Jan Novak Dailysports's expert
Pressure mounts. Chelsea find an unexpected replacement for Rosenior Photo: x.com/ChelseaFC
22 apr 2026 13:00
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The situation around Chelsea is escalating rapidly. Under the guidance of Liam Rosenior, the team has suffered four consecutive defeats in the Premier League, failing to score a single goal.

This string of results has significantly heightened doubts within the club about the manager’s future, according to The Sun. Despite public backing from the board, concerns are growing behind the scenes—securing a Champions League spot is looking increasingly unrealistic.

Against this backdrop, Diego Simeone is being considered the leading candidate for a possible replacement. The Argentine may depart Atlético Madrid after a long tenure, making him available for a new project. Reports suggest that Chelsea’s shortlist includes other high-profile managers, but at this moment, Simeone is regarded as the front-runner for the head coach position.

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