Chelsea have made contact with Xabi Alonso to become their next head coach as they seek a permanent replacement for Liam Rosenior.
Chelsea are searching for a successor to Rosenior, who was dismissed last month following five straight Premier League defeats without a goal. Interim manager Calum McFarlane has led the team to the FA Cup final against Manchester City this Saturday while overseeing a seven-game winless streak in the league, including losses to Nottingham Forest and Liverpool.
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Nottingham Forest defeated Chelsea 3-1 at Stamford Bridge on May 4, extending the Blues' losing streak to six matches in the Premier League. Taiwo Awoniyi scored twice for the visitors, who made eight changes ahead of their Europa League semi-final. Interim coach Calum McFarlane called the opening 15 minutes unacceptable.
Chelsea have parted ways with head coach Liam Rosenior after less than four months in charge, following five consecutive Premier League defeats without scoring a goal. The club cited recent poor results as falling below standards, with assistant Calum McFarlane taking temporary charge. Chelsea now sit seven points from Champions League qualification spots ahead of their FA Cup semi-final against Leeds United.
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Interim manager Calum McFarlane says Chelsea players remain motivated and committed despite a difficult season. The team aims to end its campaign strongly when it visits Liverpool on Saturday.
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior insisted that Enzo Fernandez's club-enforced suspension has not caused divisions in the dressing room ahead of the midfielder's return this weekend. Fernandez missed the FA Cup quarter-final win over Port Vale and a 3-0 Premier League loss to Manchester City after comments suggesting interest in Real Madrid. Rosenior described the group's response as business as usual.
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Liverpool host Chelsea at Anfield on Saturday with a chance to secure Champions League football for next season. The Reds hold a six-point lead over sixth-placed Bournemouth ahead of the fixture.