Andoni Iraola favourite for Chelsea manager position after Liam Rosenior sack news
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Credit: Imago Wed 22 April 2026 18:14, UK Andoni Iraola has quickly become the favourite to take over at Chelsea after Liam Rosenior was sacked on Wednesday.A run of five consecutive Premier League defeats without a goal for the first time since 1912 proved to be the final straw for the 41-year-old, with Champions League qualification now looking unlikely.As a result, Chelsea are now on the hunt for a new manager for the third time this season, with Iraola emerging as the mostly likely candidate.The current AFC Bournemouth boss, who is set to leave at the end of the campaign, is 2/1 to come in with one bookmaker, with Oddschecker on 22 April confirming that his odds have been slashed.Iraola has consistently been praised for his work at the Cherries, and now Chelsea could swoop in. 👔 Chelsea Manager News👔 Get the inside track on the Stamford Bridge dugout with updates on shortlisted candidates and BlueCo technical strategy. VISIT THE MANAGER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Could Andoni Iraola be a success at Chelsea?There is no doubt that Iraola has proven himself to be one of the best upcoming managers in the Premier League in recent years.The 43-year-old has transformed Bournemouth from a team fighting relegation to one that could qualify for European football this season.Andoni Iraola at AFC Bournemouth Games managed 122Wins 45Draws 37Losses 40Win percentage36.9%Iraola has done a wonderful job at Bournemouth On top of this, Iraola has proven to be an excellent manager at nurturing talents and transforming them into world-class players.Dean Huijsen made a move from Bournemouth to Real Madrid in the summer, with the 21-year-old quickly becoming a first-teamer, while Antoine Semenyo is now a starter at Manchester City after his winter window move.Club statement: Liam Rosenior— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) April 22, 2026 Therefore, given these credentials, there is every chance he could succeed at Chelsea.
Who else is linked to the Chelsea job?Football Insider has exclusively revealed that Cesc Fabregas and Filipe Luis will be considered by Chelsea to replace Rosenior.This is reflected with the bookies, with Luis the joint-second favourite to come in at 4/1, while Fabregas is 6/1 to make the move to Stamford Bridge.Diego Simeone is also heavily linked at 4/1, with his future at Atletico Madrid looking uncertain.Credit: ImagoOliver Glasner is also yet to be ruled out of the picture, with the current Crystal Palace boss 5/1 to come in, with the Austrian set to leave at the end of the campaign.However, it remains to be seen who Chelsea will opt to appoint as they look to finally become title contenders in the Premier League once again. 🦁 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Chelsea Insider Access Get the full story from Stamford Bridge and Cobham with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from West London.