Liam Rosenior will be getting familiar with the players he has available at Chelsea as he prepares to take over as the club’s new manager.
Everything is in place for Rosenior to become the permanent successor to Enzo Maresca after his departure from the club on New Year’s Day.
Calum McFarlane led the Blues into their match against Manchester City at the Etihad, and is expected to remain in charge for the West London derby on Wednesday.
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The interim manager was given plaudits for his substitutions during the game to help nick a point. Liam Delap’s impact was praised greatly.
Chelsea fans call for Benoit Badiashile to be dropped by Liam Rosenior
After the game, we asked Chelsea fans which player from the starting side they would like to see dropped when the new manager comes in.
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Blues supporters have voted for Benoit Badiashile to be dropped. It was he who was at fault for Manchester City’s goal at the weekend.
Maresca had struggled to land on a regular defensive partnership in the Premier League, although Badiashile is one player who had not been in favour under the former manager.
Sunday’s game was just his fifth Premier League appearance of the season, although Blues fans were clearly not convinced he is the answer to their defensive woes.
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Badiashile’s replacement is clear to see
One of the most noticeable absentees from the squad to face City was Wesley Fofana. He was ill and unavailable for selection at the Etihad.
However, there will be hope that his fever will have passed and he will be available for selection again.
The pairing of Fofana and Chalobah has seemed to be Chelsea’s best in the absence of Levi Colwill, and Rosenior will want the strongest possible players in the key areas on the pitch.
Fulham have begun to turn around their fortunes of late, and there will be no room for rotation for the Blues as they look to regain their place in the top four.
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