Ex Chelsea star urges club to consider ex Liverpool and Arsenal stars amid Liam Rosenior struggles

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior had appeared to hit the ground running when taking over from Enzo Maresca at Stamford Bridge in January, but a dip in form prior to the international break had seen the mood change in west London.

The 41-year-old went unbeaten in his first six Premier League matches in charge but the wheels have come off. The Blues suffered a painful 8-2 aggregate loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League and that came alongside defeats to Newcastle United and Everton.

The Toffees claimed a 3-0 win over Chelsea on Merseyside and, after the match, Rosenior said: “In terms of the things we’ve spoken about, not gifting goals away, making sure we’re in the game, getting control of the game, it wasn’t there.

“It turned into a really difficult evening where the result and performance were nowhere near what we expected or wanted.”

Those results, and recent off the pitch financial worries, have cast a cloud over Chelsea during the international break. Former Arsenal and Chelsea man Emmanuel Petit, who won the Premier League with the Gunners in 1998, has shared his worries over Rosenior.

Speaking to BetGoat, Petit said: “I think the dimension of Strasbourg fit perfectly with Rosenior. Giving him the responsibility of such a huge club like Chelsea is a huge step, especially after taking charge after Enzo Maresca left the club. I have no idea if he's going to stay at the end of the season, but to be honest with you, something has to change.”

The former midfielder went on to name two familiar Premier League faces as potential replacements for Rosenior. It comes as Manchester United see success with the arrival of Michael Carrick following the departure of Ruben Amorim.

Petit names Fabregas and Alonso as potential Chelsea managers

He explained: “I think Cesc Fabregas is doing a great job at Como. Actually, they are at the top, on course to play in the Champions League. Can you imagine that? Como, they come from nowhere and all of a sudden they are probably going to play in the Champions League next season.

“Bravo! It's quite the same thing with Xabi Alonso. He was doing a great job in Germany with Bayer Leverkusen. But it was probably too soon for him to go to Real Madrid. And on top of it, Real Madrid don't want a manager with a vision.

“They want a big, big manager with a big personality who can manage the dressing room. And this is something different. I think Alonso and Fabregas are very interesting prospects. But would they be interested to manage Chelsea if they don't have the power to do what they want to do? I don't think so.

“So, that's why I'm coming back to what I've said before. Todd Boehly and Co. they have to think about it with a lot of attention because they have to accept that you are here for the business, okay, I'm here for the football. And I will help you to do business, but give me the power to do what I think in terms of football.”

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