Report: What Chelsea players are looking for in next head coach amid Xabi Alonso links
TL;DR
Chelsea players want a new head coach who can command respect and manage egos, following the sacking of Liam Rosenior. Xabi Alonso is among the candidates being considered.
Key points
- Chelsea players want a head coach who commands respect
- The team is searching for a new head coach after sacking Liam Rosenior
- Xabi Alonso is linked as a potential candidate
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Report: What Chelsea players are looking for in next head coach amid Xabi Alonso links
Chelseaâs players believe the next head coach must be someone who can command the respect of the dressing room and keep egos in check according to reports.
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Having sacked Liam Rosenior last month, less than four months after appointing him, the Blues find themselves yet again searching for another head coach.
Rosenior became the second head coach to leave Stamford Bridge this season following Enzo Marescaâs departure in January.
Xabi Alonso fits the bill for Chelsea players as next head coach
Chelsea are believed to want their next head coach in place before the start of the World Cup next month, with there said to be a shortlist of five of six names.
Alonso is said to be the preferred candidate, with Andoni Iraoloa thought to be a strong contender, with both men represented by the same agency.
Chelsea have reportedly also made checks on Marco Silva, Oliver Glasner and Filipe Luis, but they arenât thought to feature highly in the clubâs thinking right now.
The Blues are said to have held positive conversations with Alonso, and The Guardian have reported Chelseaâs players feel the next head coach must be someone who commands respect and can keep egos in check.
The report adds Alonso seems to fit the bill, given what heâs achieved as a player and in his short managerial career so far.
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Q&A
What qualities do Chelsea players want in their next head coach?
Chelsea players are looking for a head coach who can command respect and manage egos effectively.
Why was Liam Rosenior sacked as Chelsea head coach?
Liam Rosenior was sacked after less than four months in charge, indicating a need for a more stable leadership.
Who are the potential candidates for Chelsea's head coach position?
Xabi Alonso is among the candidates linked to the Chelsea head coach position following Rosenior's departure.
