Chelsea’s Premier League rivals Manchester United need a new manager after sacking Ruben Amorim.
Following his departure from Stamford Bridge last week, Enzo Maresca is one potential option for them.
As for his former side, Chelsea have turned to Liam Rosenior, who is set to arrive from their sister club Strasbourg.
Liam Rosenior is unproven in the Premier League 😬
Derby – 12 games, 58% WIN
Hull City – 78 games, 35% WIN
Strasbourg – 63 games, 49% WIN
Are Chelsea making a mistake in bringing him over from Strasbourg?
Liam Rosenior managing Strasbourg
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Having dismissed Amorim on Monday, though, all of the focus is now on United and what they plan to do.
Enzo Maresca and Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford
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Paul Scholes doesn’t want Enzo Maresca at Old Trafford
Maresca and Chelsea’s divorce has been an ugly one, but the 45-year-old will still have to go down as a success after what he managed to achieve at the club last season. Even so, Manchester United legend Paul Scholes does not want to see him at Old Trafford.
Scholes and his former United teammate Nicky Butt were both asked on The Good, The Bad & The Football whether they would take Maresca as a replacement for Amorim.
In response, the two United icons said “no” despite Maresca’s successful 2024/25 campaign.
How would you feel about Enzo Maresca going to Man Utd? 🤔
Ruben Amorim has been sacked by Manchester United! The door is open for Enzo Maresca to replace him…
Enzo Maresca managing Chelsea against Man United
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Last term, Chelsea were able to win both the Club World Cup and Conference League trophies. They also qualified for this season’s Champions League after finishing fourth.
Nevertheless, Scholes does not want to see the Italian in the Old Trafford dugout.
Paul Scholes working as a television pundit for TNT Sports
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Why Enzo Maresca joining Manchester United would be bad news for Chelsea
Scholes and Butt should not be too quick to dismiss Maresca. United are going to find it hard to identify a better coach than the former Chelsea boss.
It seems unlikely, but Maresca joining the Red Devils now would not be a positive development for Chelsea.
United are level on points with Chelsea in the Premier League table and Maresca is a very capable tactician. Maresca could easily help United to finish above their rivals, so it would clearly be better for the Blues if he took up a job outside of England.
Chances are United end up with a much worse manager than Maresca, which is what Chelsea fans will want to see.
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