Chelsea appointed Calum McFarlane as interim manager due to his previous experience in the role and familiarity with the club's structure. This decision follows the sacking of Liam Rosenior after just four months.
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Sky Sports reporter reveals “simple” reason why Chelsea put Calum McFarlane in charge
Chelsea decided to put Calum McFarlane in charge for the remainder of the season because he’s “done the job before” and worked inside the structure according to Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solkehol.
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Chelsea sacked Liam Rosenior on Wednesday less than four months after he signed a six and a half year contract at Stamford Bridge.
Rosenior became the second head coach to leave this season following the departure of Enzo Maresca in January.
Whilst the Blues begin yet another search for a new head coach, McFarlane has been placed in charge for the remainder of the season.
McFarlane oversaw games against Manchester City and Fulham earlier this season, but faces a really difficult task in lifting the group.
Chelsea are on a run of five consecutive defeats in the league without scoring, and face an FA Cup semi final against Leeds at Wembley on Sunday.
McFarlane is said to be liked by the Chelsea squad, and Solhekol has revealed why the Blues decided to appoint him again.
Chelsea sacked Liam Rosenior less than four months into his six and a half year contract due to underperformance.
Calum McFarlane has previously managed within the club's structure, which contributed to his appointment as interim manager.
Calum McFarlane will be in charge for the remainder of the season as Chelsea's interim manager.
Como president Mirwan Suwarso announced that Cesc Fabregas can join Chelsea as their next head coach if he chooses. This comes after Chelsea sacked Liam Rosenior, marking the second coaching change this season.
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“The reason they’ve gone for Callum McFarlane is simple,” he told Sky Sports.
“He’s somebody who’s done the job before. He was in charge for two games. He’s someone who’s inside the building and worked inside the structure.
“So, I know a lot of fans want them to sort of demolish that structure and go back to the way things used to be at Stamford Bridge, but at the moment it doesn’t look like that is going to happen.”
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There’s thought to be at least seven or eight names under consideration to be the next coach, with Andoni Iraola one of them.
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Marco Silva is reportedly set to be a candidate, whilst there’s also admiration for Como boss Cesc Fabregas, and it’ll be interesting to see who ends up getting the job.
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