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Former Germany keeper Jens Lehmann suggests targeting the national team boss if he fails at the 2026 World Cup, while Chelsea scramble to find Rosenior's replacement
Chelsea's managerial crisis has reached new depths of absurdity, with the club being advised to target a manager who might become available in 18 months' time following Germany's 2026 World Cup campaign.
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has suggested the Blues should pursue Julian Nagelsmann if Germany fail to win their fifth World Cup title, highlighting just how far Chelsea have fallen as a destination for top managers.
The sacking of Liam Rosenior after just four months marks another grim milestone in Chelsea's post-Boehly era. Five Premier League defeats without scoring proved the final straw for a manager who barely had time to unpack his office.
Calum McFarlane finds himself in interim charge for a second time, having overseen the 1-0 FA Cup semi-final victory over Leeds United. The fact Chelsea have a repeat interim manager speaks volumes about their planning.
Since Todd Boehly's takeover, Chelsea have cycled through managers at an alarming rate:
That's five managerial changes in just over two years, with no sign of the stability that once defined the Roman Abramovich era. This chaotic approach to management appointments has become a defining characteristic of the Boehly ownership.
Lehmann's suggestion reveals the desperation surrounding Chelsea's managerial search. Speaking on talkSPORT's Hawksbee and Jacobs, the former Germany international offered a blunt assessment:
Well, if he performs not really well, I think he must be exchanged, that's for sure, because we have a different expectation. Chelsea were so unfortunate with their appointments of recent coaches. Yeah, they can try Nagelsmann.
The 38-year-old Nagelsmann previously rejected Chelsea before Mauricio Pochettino's appointment, citing concerns about the project. His current contract with Germany runs until Euro 2028, making any immediate move impossible.
The fact that Chelsea are being advised to target someone who already turned them down speaks volumes. Nagelsmann pulled out of the running in 2023 because he wasn't sold on the project.
What has changed since then to make Chelsea more attractive? Another sacked manager, more squad upheaval, and a reputation for impatience that grows with each dismissal.
Andoni Iraola has emerged as the leading candidate, with talkSPORT reporting that Chelsea have already spoken to his agent. The Bournemouth manager will leave at the end of the season, making him an attainable target.
The shortlist reveals Chelsea's diminished pulling power:
Jose Mourinho has been mentioned for a potential return, talkSPORT understands this is unlikely. The Portuguese coach is being linked with Real Madrid and the Portugal national team job instead.
That Chelsea are considering managers from Bournemouth and Fulham, or inexperienced former players, shows how far their stock has fallen. The days of attracting proven winners at their peak appear long gone.
Chelsea face a stark choice: settle for a realistic appointment like Iraola or continue chasing dreams that may never materialise. The Nagelsmann suggestion encapsulates their current predicament perfectly - planning for a manager who might be available in 18 months while desperately needing stability now.
The club's next appointment will be crucial. Another short-term failure could cement their reputation as a managerial graveyard, making it even harder to attract top talent. Whether it's Iraola, Silva, or another surprise candidate, they need someone willing to commit to the project despite its obvious flaws.
Until then, Chelsea remain trapped in a cycle of their own making, where even World Cup-winning managers might think twice before taking the job. The pattern of instability continues to haunt Stamford Bridge.
Liam Rosenior was sacked after just four months following five Premier League defeats without scoring a goal. His dismissal marks Chelsea's fifth managerial change in just over two years under Todd Boehly's ownership.
Yes, Julian Nagelsmann previously rejected Chelsea before Mauricio Pochettino's appointment in 2023, citing concerns about the project. He is currently under contract with Germany until Euro 2028.
Calum McFarlane is serving as Chelsea's interim manager for the second time. He previously oversaw the 1-0 FA Cup semi-final victory over Leeds United during a previous interim period.
Arsenal
The DugoutBenfica president Rui Costa's failure to offer José Mourinho a new contract has left the door wide open for Real Madrid, according to Record deputy director Vítor Pinto. The Portuguese journalist revealed that Benfica treated Mourinho as a "short-term manager" despite his success in lifting the team to second place, creating an avoidable crisis that exemplifies the club's small-time mentality.
The DugoutChelsea have identified Marco Silva as a serious managerial candidate for next season, with the Fulham boss competing against Spanish alternatives. The Blues' succession planning highlights ongoing instability and presents a fundamental choice between Premier League pragmatism and continental philosophy.
Chelsea have had five managerial changes since Todd Boehly's takeover in 2022: Thomas Tuchel, Graham Potter, Frank Lampard (interim), Mauricio Pochettino, and Liam Rosenior. This represents unprecedented instability for the club.
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