Chelsea: Filipe Luis’ odds slashed to become Liam Rosenior replacement as ex-defender under consideration
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Chelsea’s hunt for a new manager is set to see them cast their net far and wide to find the right candidate, but they are also looking a little closer to home. 👔 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 Filipe Luis takes step towards Chelsea job amid board considerationFootball Insider revealed in the immediate aftermath of Rosenior’s departure that Chelsea would consider Luis as a genuine option to take over, after some impressive work in charge of Flamengo.The former left-back led the Brazilian giants to seven trophies in less than 18 months at the helm, before he was unceremoniously relieved of his duties at the start of March.
ManagerOddsLast/Current JobAndoni Iraola11/10BournemouthFilipe Luis5/1FlamengoCesc Fabregas11/2ComoOliver Glasner9/1Crystal PalaceFrank Lampard10/1Coventry CityThe favourites to take over at Chelsea, as per one major UK bookmaker.The 40-year-old’s availability has clearly set those behind the scenes at Stamford Bridge on red alert, and he is set to be assessed as a genuine contender despite his relative lack of managerial experience. Luis has also now taken a major step towards getting the job in the eyes of the bookmakers, with one of the UK’s leading outlets slashing his odds to take over at Chelsea dramatically on Sunday.
Just a reminder that Filipe Luis is currently unemployed, Chelsea spoke to him in January.Reports said it was for Strasbourg, don't believe that, but didn't have UEFA license anyways.He's since been working to obtain one, now public briefs 'backing' Rosenior, hmm…….. pic.twitter.com/e8zeq5XflN— JnR (@CFCJnR) April 20, 2026 View Tweet Luis’ rise through the odds has seen him leapfrog the likes of Cesc Fabregas and Frank Lampard in the pecking order, and he is seemingly now in a strong position to land the role. Iraola has a wealth of options available to him for his next job, and that undoubtedly doesn’t work in Chelsea’s favour.