Chelsea is considering Andoni Iraola, Marco Silva, and Xabi Alonso as candidates to replace Liam Rosenior as head coach. The club has already reached out to Iraola's representatives, potentially facing competition from Crystal Palace.
Key points
Chelsea is seeking a new head coach.
Andoni Iraola, Marco Silva, and Xabi Alonso are candidates.
Chelsea has contacted Iraola's representatives.
Competition for Iraola may come from Crystal Palace.
Liam Rosenior is the current head coach being replaced.
The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday's newspapers...
CHELSEA
Andoni Iraola, Marco Silva and Xabi Alonso are among the managers Chelsea will make checks on as they work to identify a preferred candidate to permanently replace Liam Rosenior as head coach - The Telegraph
Chelsea have made the first move in the race to hire Andoni Iraola by contacting the Bournemouth manager's representatives - The Mirror
Andoni Iraola is a candidate under consideration for Chelsea's managerial vacancy, according to sources, but pushing for the current Bournemouth boss could spark a head-to-head with Crystal Palace - Daily Mail
Liam Delap wants to stay and fight for his Chelsea career as the club face big decisions over their strikers, with the identity of the next permanent head coach expected to be crucial - The Telegraph
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Who are the top candidates for Chelsea's head coach position?
The top candidates for Chelsea's head coach position are Andoni Iraola, Marco Silva, and Xabi Alonso.
What move has Chelsea made regarding Andoni Iraola?
Chelsea has contacted the representatives of Andoni Iraola, the current Bournemouth manager, to discuss the managerial vacancy.
Why might Chelsea face competition for Andoni Iraola?
Chelsea may face competition for Andoni Iraola from Crystal Palace, who are also interested in hiring him.
Who did Chelsea aim to replace with a new head coach?
Chelsea is looking to permanently replace Liam Rosenior as head coach.
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