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Glen Johnson names manager who âwould definitely get the playersâ respectâ at Chelsea
TL;DR
Glen Johnson believes Cesc Fabregas would earn immediate respect from Chelsea players if appointed as manager. Chelsea is currently searching for a new head coach after sacking Liam Rosenior.
Key points
- Glen Johnson names Cesc Fabregas as a potential Chelsea manager
- Fabregas would earn players' respect immediately
- Chelsea is searching for a new head coach after sacking Rosenior
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Glen Johnson names manager who âwould definitely get the playersâ respectâ at Chelsea
Cesc Fabregas would instantly earn the respect of the Chelsea dressing room if given the job according to former Blue Glen Johnson.
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Chelsea are once again looking for a new head coach after they sacked Liam Rosenior last month, less than four months after appointing him.
Rosenior became the second head coach to leave Chelsea this season following the departure of Enzo Maresca in January.
Cesc Fabregas would earn respect of Chelsea dressing room
Calum McFaralne is in interim charge for the remainder of the season whilst the sporting directors conduct their search for a new head coach.
Thereâs reportedly seven or eight names under consideration, with Andoni Iraola widely believed to be an early front runner.
Xabi Alonso and Marco Silva are other names which are said to feature highly in Chelseaâs thinking, but the Blues will take their time before making a decision.
Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solehkol thinks Chelsea can still attract big name managers, with the Blues desperate to get someone in who commands the respect of the dressing room from day one.
Chelsea canât afford to get the next head coach wrong, and Johnson believes Fabregas would instantly get the respect of the dressing room.
Q&A
Why did Chelsea sack Liam Rosenior?
Chelsea sacked Liam Rosenior due to poor performance, having appointed him less than four months prior.
Who does Glen Johnson think should be the next Chelsea manager?
Glen Johnson believes Cesc Fabregas would be an ideal candidate for the Chelsea manager position.
What qualities would Cesc Fabregas bring as Chelsea manager?
Cesc Fabregas is expected to earn the players' respect immediately, according to Glen Johnson.