Some clubs reach a moment where the next appointment feels like it could define everything that comes after it.
For Chelsea, that moment is now.
Liam Rosenior was sacked as five consecutive Premier League defeats made the decision inevitable, and the search for his replacement is already under way.
And the names being considered are anything but conventional.
Chelsea consider former stars as next manager
According to Football Insider, Chelsea will consider both Cesc Fabregas and Filipe Luis as they look to appoint a new permanent manager this summer, with both candidates catching the eye of the BlueCo hierarchy due to their work in management.
The club’s view is clear.
They want an ex-player in the dugout.
Someone who can connect with supporters and bring a sense of familiarity and unity to a fanbase that has grown increasingly restless.
Fabregas is currently in charge at Como in Serie A, just two years into his senior management career.
In that time he has already led the Italian minnows into a genuine battle for Champions League qualification.
A remarkable achievement for a club of their size and stature.
Luis, meanwhile, departed Flamengo in March after a golden tenure in Brazil that saw him win seven trophies during his time in charge.
The broader picture at Stamford Bridge this summer is complicated.
However, Chelsea are expecting a tighter budget in the transfer market.
Failure to qualify for the Champions League would further restrict their options.
Both financially and in terms of attracting the calibre of player they’re targeting.
The club are also planning to pivot away from their recent model of signing developing talents.
Moving instead toward players who bring proven experience at the highest level.
So, if they get it right, Chelsea might finally find the stability they’ve been searching for since the Boehly era began.
Get it wrong, and the cycle continues.
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