Chelsea next manager odds: Who's favourite to replace Liam Rosenior?

State of play: Chelsea find themselves in a precarious 7th place in the Premier League, trailing fifth-place Liverpool by seven points with only a handful of games remaining. This slump follows a disastrous run of form that has seen the club lose seven of its last eight matches across all competitions, severely jeopardising their hopes for Champions League qualification. Brighton defeat: The team’s most recent outing was a demoralising 3-0 defeat at Brighton on Tuesday, a performance Rosenior himself described to the media as "indefensible" and a sign that something "needs to change drastically." This result marked a grim milestone for the Blues, who have now failed to score a single goal in five consecutive Premier League matches, their worst such drought since 1912. Broken Bridge: Prior to the Brighton collapse, the Blues suffered back-to-back home defeats at Stamford Bridge, falling 3-0 to Manchester City and 1-0 to Manchester United in quick succession. These results have highlighted significant structural issues within the squad, leading to audible frustration from the home support who had initially hoped for a tactical evolution under the new management. FA Cup silver lining: Despite the league struggles, the club did find a brief moment of respite in the FA Cup, securing a dominant 7-0 victory over Port Vale in early April to reach the semi-finals of the competition. However, this emphatic win against lower-league opposition has done little to mask the tactical inconsistencies and lack of clinical finishing that have plagued their top-flight campaign. Rosenior calls for patience: In his latest press conferences, Rosenior pleaded for patience, drawing comparisons to the time afforded to icons like Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp during their early, difficult days in England. He emphasised that while he understands the historical weight of winning trophies at Chelsea, he was brought in to build a "very, very special" project that requires a long-term cultural shift rather than a quick fix. Manager defiant: Regarding his future at the club, Rosenior remains defiant and maintains he is in constant dialogue with the board about the upcoming summer transfer window and necessary squad improvements. He said detailed conversations are already occurring regarding the "physicality and technicality" of the roster, though he acknowledged the reality that results must improve immediately to justify that continued faith. Fernandez's frustrations: Internal squad dynamics have also made headlines, particularly the recent disciplinary suspension of Enzo Fernandez following controversial interview comments, though Rosenior has since confirmed the player is "cleared" and back in the fold. The manager praised Fernandez’s character and indicated the decision to bench him was a "long-term choice" intended to protect the club’s core values and culture. Next test: Looking ahead, Chelsea face a season-defining FA Cup semi-final against Leeds this Sunday, which represents their last realistic path to silverware and European salvation. If they manage to navigate that hurdle, they will face either Manchester City or Southampton in the final, a high-stakes scenario that could ultimately determine whether Rosenior enters the next season with the backing of the fans. Odds to be Next Chelsea Manager Cesc Fabregas: 9/2 Filipe Luis: 5/1 Andoni Iraola: 11/2 Diego Simeone 6/1 Julian Nagelsmann 7/1 Frank Lampard: 10/1 Oliver Glasner: 11/1 Luis Enrique 14/1 Jose Mourinho 20/1 Odds provided by bet365.