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“In my personal opinion” – Sky Sports reporter gives his take on Xabi Alonso and Chelsea
TL;DR
Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solhekol identifies Xabi Alonso as the top candidate for the Chelsea head coach position, amid a complicated search for a replacement after Liam Rosenior's recent sacking.
Key points
- Kaveh Solhekol believes Xabi Alonso is the top candidate for Chelsea.
- Chelsea is searching for a new head coach after sacking Liam Rosenior.
- Rosenior was dismissed less than four months after his appointment.
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“In my personal opinion” – Sky Sports reporter gives his take on Xabi Alonso and Chelsea
Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solhekol believes Xabi Alonso is the outstanding candidate for the Chelsea job, but it’s still a complicated situation.
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The Blues are in the midst of searching for yet another head coach after they sacked Liam Rosenior last month, less than four months after he was appointed.
Rosenior became the second head coach to leave Stamford Bridge this season following Enzo Maresca’s departure in January.
Xabi Alonso to Chelsea a complicated situation
Chelsea are understood to have a shortlist of five or six names, with Alonso and Iraola believed to be the main contenders.
Alonso is thought to be Chelsea’s preferred candidate, whilst the Blues are also said to have carried out checks on Marco Silva, Filipe Luis and Oliver Glasner.
The Blues are thought to believe Iraola is ready for a big job, whilst early talks with Alonso are understood to have been positive.
The Blues are said to still be exploring their options, and Solhekol has now shared his thoughts on Alonso and Chelsea.
“In my personal opinion, Xabi Alonso is the outstanding candidate for Chelsea,” he told Sky Sports as quoted on
Q&A
Why was Liam Rosenior sacked as Chelsea head coach?
Liam Rosenior was sacked after a brief tenure of less than four months, indicating a lack of satisfactory performance.
Who is Xabi Alonso and why is he considered for the Chelsea job?
Xabi Alonso is a former professional footballer and current manager, viewed as an outstanding candidate for Chelsea due to his coaching credentials and experience.
What challenges does Chelsea face in finding a new head coach?
Chelsea is navigating a complicated situation in their search for a new head coach, following the quick dismissal of their previous manager.
