Chelsea has named Liam Rosenior as their new manager on a six-year contract, succeeding Enzo Maresca who left the position on New Year’s Day. Rosenior will lead the team at Craven Cottage in their upcoming Premier League match against Fulham. He is set to conduct his first training session with the squad on Thursday.
Rosenior joins Stamford Bridge after coaching abroad at RC Strasbourg, guiding the French club to European qualification in his debut season after 19 years. With prior managerial experience at Hull City and Derby County in England, Rosenior expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to lead Chelsea. He emphasized his dedication to bringing success to the club.
The 41-year-old Englishman outlined his mission to uphold Chelsea’s identity and instill a values-driven team ethos for consistent performance and trophy success. Having played in the Premier League and Championship for clubs like Fulham, Reading, and Hull City, Rosenior transitioned to coaching roles at Derby County under Phillip Cocu and Wayne Rooney before his latest challenge at Chelsea.
Currently positioned fifth in the 2025-26 Premier League standings with 31 points from 20 games, Chelsea has faced a lackluster season prompting Maresca’s departure. Their recent match against Manchester City concluded in a 1-1 draw at the Etihad Stadium. Chelsea’s upcoming fixture is an away game against Fulham on January 7, 2026.
