{"id":4954,"date":"2026-05-06T17:03:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T17:03:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=4954"},"modified":"2026-05-06T17:03:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T17:03:15","slug":"what-crystal-palace-expect-to-happen-with-andoni-iraola-amid-chelsea-manager-battle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=4954","title":{"rendered":"What Crystal Palace expect to happen with Andoni Iraola amid Chelsea manager battle"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Crystal Palace have identified Andoni Iraola as their primary candidate to lead the club, yet there is a growing, anxious realisation at Selhurst Park amid a battle with Chelsea.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The managerial landscape at both Chelsea and Crystal Palace is currently chaotic. <\/p>\n

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Chelsea have begun their search for a permanent successor following the sacking of Liam Rosenior, changing their approach to a proven manager with Premier League experience. <\/p>\n

Outside of the Andoni Iraola links, the Blues\u2019 shortlist includes high-profile names such as Xavi, Francesco Farioli, and Xabi Alonso. <\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Crystal Palace are preparing for life after Oliver Glasner, who confirmed his departure months ago to seek a new challenge, with Andoni Iraola emerging as a primary target for both clubs.<\/p>\n

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Crystal Palace expect Andoni Iraola to reject them <\/h2>\n

According to Sky Sports reporter James Savundra, Crystal Palace have a shortlist of six to succeed Oliver Glasner, with the Austrian refusing to change his mind, regardless of their Conference League fate. <\/p>\n

It is believed that Andoni Iraola is the preferred candidate, but Palace expects him to go elsewhere. <\/p>\n

Marco Silva, former Blues midfielder Frank Lampard and Kieran McKenna are admired but not likely appointments at Selhurst Park. <\/p>\n

Both Lampard and Silva have both been linked with the job at Chelsea, though the former is unlikely.<\/p>\n

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Pros and cons of hiring Andoni Iraola?<\/h3>\n

He could replace Liam Rosenior at Chelsea this summer!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Chelsea are currently a step down from Bournemouth<\/h2>\n

Right now, the narrative that Chelsea represents a step back compared to Bournemouth is the harsh reality of the 2025\/26 Premier League table. <\/p>\n

Chelsea holds a more storied history, but Bournemouth sits sixth, firmly in the hunt for European football, while the Blues languish in ninth, facing a campaign devoid of European competition unless the Blues can get the better of Manchester City in the FA Cup final.<\/p>\n

For a manager like Andoni Iraola, joining Chelsea would mean inheriting a squad in crisis and a volatile boardroom. A stark difference to what he has built on the South Coast. <\/p>\n

However, Iraola does have the backing of Jamie Carragher to become Chelsea\u2019s new manager.<\/p>\n

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