{"id":33871,"date":"2025-12-19T07:40:29","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T12:40:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/19\/source-chelsea-draw-up-contingency-plan-as-speculation-grows-over-marescas-future\/"},"modified":"2025-12-19T07:40:29","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T12:40:29","slug":"source-chelsea-draw-up-contingency-plan-as-speculation-grows-over-marescas-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/19\/source-chelsea-draw-up-contingency-plan-as-speculation-grows-over-marescas-future\/","title":{"rendered":"Source: Chelsea draw up contingency plan as speculation grows over Maresca&#8217;s future"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/19\/source-chelsea-draw-up-contingency-plan-as-speculation-grows-over-marescas-future\/#Chelsea_plans_life_without_Maresca\" >Chelsea plans life without Maresca<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/19\/source-chelsea-draw-up-contingency-plan-as-speculation-grows-over-marescas-future\/#Zidane_is_a_dream_target_in_the_blues_world\" >Zidane is a dream target in the blues world<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chelsea&#8217;s long-term plans are once again in the spotlight as speculation intensifies over Enzo Maresca&#8217;s future at Stamford Bridge.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While the club continues to publicly support the Italian manager, internal discussions have inevitably turned to potential successors should circumstances change, especially with Maresca&#8217;s growing links with Manchester City following the recent decision to replace Jorge Mendes as his agent.<\/p>\n<p>Among the names being talked about with the most confidence behind the scenes is Liam Rosenior, currently at Strasbourg, a club that is part of the Bruco ownership group, sources close to the agent industry say. <em><strong>catch off side<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Rosenior is seen by many insiders as a &#8216;natural successor&#8217; in Chelsea&#8217;s wider ecosystem. Our familiarity with BlueCo&#8217;s operating model, hiring philosophy and governance structure puts us in a strong position should the need for continuity arise.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chelsea_plans_life_without_Maresca\"><\/span>Chelsea plans life without Maresca<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/manchester-united-v-chelsea-premier-league-414x295.jpg.webp 414w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/manchester-united-v-chelsea-premier-league-630x449.jpg.webp 630w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/manchester-united-v-chelsea-premier-league-768x547.jpg.webp 768w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/manchester-united-v-chelsea-premier-league-770x549.jpg.webp 770w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/manchester-united-v-chelsea-premier-league-900x641.jpg.webp 900w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/manchester-united-v-chelsea-premier-league-1200x855.jpg.webp 1200w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/manchester-united-v-chelsea-premier-league-1536x1095.jpg.webp 1536w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/manchester-united-v-chelsea-premier-league.jpg.webp 1591w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width:1230px) 770px, (min-width:1020px) 630px, (min-width:900px) 880px, (min-width:680px) 97vw, (min-width:414px) 414px, 100vw\"><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca and Cole Palmer (Photo: Alex Livesey\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Those close to the project believe it could be only a matter of time before Roseniall is handed the top job at Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n<p>Another name that resonates strongly with supporters is Cesc Fabregas.<\/p>\n<p>The former Chelsea midfielder has won high praise for his work at Como in Italy, where he quickly established a reputation as one of Europe&#8217;s most promising young managers.<\/p>\n<p>His modern tactical outlook, emphasis on technical control and deep understanding of Premier League football make him an attractive and emotional option.<\/p>\n<p>But hovering above all discussions is the perennial dream candidate, Zinedine Zidane.<\/p>\n<p>The French legend continues to be at the top of Chelsea&#8217;s wish list whenever the topic of a manager comes up.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zidane_is_a_dream_target_in_the_blues_world\"><\/span>Zidane is a dream target in the blues world<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/zizou-los-blancos-414x298.jpg.webp 414w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/zizou-los-blancos-630x454.jpg.webp 630w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/zizou-los-blancos-768x553.jpg.webp 768w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/zizou-los-blancos-770x554.jpg.webp 770w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/zizou-los-blancos-900x648.jpg.webp 900w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/zizou-los-blancos-1200x864.jpg.webp 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width:1230px) 770px, (min-width:1020px) 630px, (min-width:900px) 880px, (min-width:680px) 97vw, (min-width:414px) 414px, 100vw\"\/><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Zinedine Zidane as Real Madrid manager<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Zidane&#8217;s pedigree, aura and success in the Champions League make him an attractive option on paper, but his well-known reluctance to take on projects over which he has no complete control means any move will be extremely difficult to execute.<\/p>\n<p>The Blues are also considering more realistic alternatives. Gareth Southgate is reportedly keen to move on from being an international manager and return to club football.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Frank Lampard remains the familiar safety net. Club legends are often mentioned as potential caretakers or short-term solutions during uncertain times should the need arise.<\/p>\n<p>For now, Chelsea remain committed to Maresca, with board members insisting stability is their priority.<\/p>\n<p>But all that could change if Manchester City increase their interest in the Italian.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Source: Chelsea and Man United to sign &#8216;selfless&#8217; Premier League midfielder<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chelsea&#8217;s long-term plans are once again in the spotlight as speculation intensifies over Enzo Maresca&#8217;s future at Stamford Bridge. While the club continues to publicly support the Italian manager, internal discussions have inevitably turned to potential successors should circumstances change, especially with Maresca&#8217;s growing links with Manchester City following the recent decision to replace Jorge [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":33246,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[40],"class_list":{"0":"post-33871","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-football","8":"tag-football"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33871","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=33871"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33871\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/33246"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33871"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=33871"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=33871"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}