{"id":345,"date":"2026-04-24T10:06:49","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T10:06:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=345"},"modified":"2026-04-24T10:06:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T10:06:49","slug":"cesc-fabregas-has-told-chelsea-all-they-need-after-liam-rosenior-sack-biggest-dream","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=345","title":{"rendered":"Cesc Fabregas has told Chelsea all they need after Liam Rosenior sack \u2013\u00a0&#8216;Biggest dream&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_7c26c0\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">Cesc Fabregas shed light on his career ambitions as Chelsea begin their search for a new manager<\/h2>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"35220300\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Cesc Fabregas celebrates the victory at the end of the Serie A match between Como 1907 and Cagliari Calcio at Stadio G. Sinigaglia on May 10, 2025 in Como, Italy. \" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article35220300.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/1_Como-1907-v-Cagliari-Calcio-Serie-A.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article35220300.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/1_Como-1907-v-Cagliari-Calcio-Serie-A.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article35220300.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/1_Como-1907-v-Cagliari-Calcio-Serie-A.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article35220300.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/1_Como-1907-v-Cagliari-Calcio-Serie-A.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Cesc Fabregas is keen to return to the Premier League\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Cesc Fabregas is keen to return to the Premier League<cite aria-label=\"Image: Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Cesc Fabregas once admitted his &#8220;biggest dream&#8221; was to coach a Premier League club as Chelsea now look for a new long-term manager. The Blues sacked Liam Rosenior this week after just 23 games in charge, despite him signing a six-year contract in January.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Rosenior, who arrived from Chelsea\u2019s sister club Strasbourg, lost seven of his last eight matches, making his position at Stamford Bridge untenable. Following his dismissal, Calum McFarlane will assume interim responsibility of the club until the season\u2019s end, with Chelsea still chasing European qualification.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In the meantime, the club&#8217;s hierarchy will search for a new head coach. One name that has repeatedly been linked with the Chelsea job in the past six months has been former Blues midfielder Fabregas.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">FOLLOW OUR ARSENAL FB PAGE!<\/strong><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"> <\/strong><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><u>Latest Gunners news and more on our dedicated Facebook page<\/u><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Rumours over the Spaniard being the one to succeed Rosenior have intensified once more this week, given Fabregas\u2019 success with Como in Serie A. The former Premier League winner has turned their fortunes around since taking over as permanent manager in 2024, having previously played for the club, acted as interim boss and then as assistant manager.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">With Como currently fifth in Serie A and potentially securing Champions League football next season, Fabregas&#8217; promising start to management has turned heads across Europe. And he even admitted when he took on his first coaching role at Como that he sees the Premier League as the pinnacle of his ambitions, suggesting he would be open to returning to Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n<p><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_82c8df\">READ MORE<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\">Chelsea handed Cesc Fabregas verdict on taking over Liam Rosenior after brutal sacking<\/span><\/span><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_82c8df\">READ MORE<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\">Xavi has sent clear message to Chelsea as Liam Rosenior is sacked \u2013\u00a0&#8216;I&#8217;d love to&#8217;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Fabregas said: &#8220;The Premier League is the objective; it is the biggest dream a coach can have. But let&#8217;s keep improving. Have I got it in me? Time will tell. I believe so much in my methodology and every day you learn so much. Expectations are there but it is what you do and how you manage those expectations.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He added: &#8220;I want to enjoy the ride, enjoy the moment. There are stages to everything, and I&#8217;m still in the early stages where I&#8217;m learning so much. One hundred per cent we will give it our all to be the best we can be. I realise that I am very young but I know what I want to do.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37056302\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37056302\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Chelsea's English head coach Liam Rosenior smiles after the English FA Cup quarter final football match between Chelsea and Port Vale at Stamford Bridge in London on April 4, 2026. \" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37056302.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_FBL-ENG-FACUP-CHELSEA-PORT-VALE.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37056302.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/1_FBL-ENG-FACUP-CHELSEA-PORT-VALE.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37056302.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/1_FBL-ENG-FACUP-CHELSEA-PORT-VALE.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37056302.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_FBL-ENG-FACUP-CHELSEA-PORT-VALE.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Liam Rosenior was sacked by Chelsea this week\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Liam Rosenior was sacked by Chelsea this week<cite aria-label=\"Image: AFP via Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: AFP via Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Yet, Fabregas, who has also been deemed by some as a potential successor to Mikel Arteta at another of his former English clubs, Arsenal, recently reiterated his commitment to Como.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The 38-year-old admitted that a departure from Como appears unlikely this summer, given his contract ends in July 2028 and he still has so much he wants to achieve in Italy. He said: &#8220;I am very committed to this project. You never know but right now I think it\u2019s very unlikely I\u2019ll leave Como.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Last year, I wanted to see how other clubs operated. I mentioned it to the president, but I decided to stay. I\u2019m very happy with what we\u2019ve been able to achieve.&#8221; As quoted by the Metro, Fabregas added: &#8220;This is an important project. I need to feel good here. It\u2019s important that my family is happy, and if they\u2019re happy in Como, I\u2019ll stay.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">On the subject of a potential future role managing the Italian national side, Fabregas added: &#8220;Maybe someday. Right now, I&#8217;m too much of a coach and I need to be on the pitch every day. 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