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Glen Johnson has been discussing two managers who are thought to be in the running to replace Liam Rosenior at Chelsea.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chelsea sacked Rosenior last month and have since been linked with the likes of Andoni Iraola, Cesc Fabregas and Xabi Alonso.<\/p>\n

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One journalist recently claimed that Alonso is \u201cdestined\u201d for Stamford Bridge, but the Blues are not expected to announce an appointment until the end of the season.<\/p>\n

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Glen Johnson thinks Chelsea players will respect Cesc Fabregas<\/h2>\n

Reports suggest Alonso is more likely to take the Chelsea job than Fabregas, with the Como manager loving life where he currently is.<\/p>\n

However, if Fabregas does return to his former club this summer, Johnson thinks he is someone who will command respect in the dressing room.<\/p>\n

Speaking about Fabregas and another managerial candidate, Iraola, Johnson told the Metro: \u201cBoth Iraola and Fabregas have credentials, having Premier League experience as a manager is huge whereas Cesc knows the club a lot better and as a former player, would definitely get the players\u2019 respect.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The former Chelsea midfielder is doing an excellent job at Como. They currently sit sixth in the Serie A table, meaning that they are set to qualify for European football.<\/p>\n

Fabregas does not want to play long-ball football, so his style of play is one thing that will likely appeal to the Chelsea board.<\/p>\n

Cesc Fabregas perfect for Chelsea dressing room but not owners<\/h2>\n

Fabregas is one of the best midfielders the Premier League has ever seen. He won the title twice as a player at Chelsea and is a World Cup winner.<\/p>\n

There is no doubt that the Chelsea dressing room would respect him, making the retired Spain international a good match. His lack of experience will be a bit of a concern, but Fabregas does look like a very capable coach after what he has accomplished with Como.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, he may not be a good fit for BlueCo. Fabregas is currently enjoying having total control at Como, something that Chelsea and their five sporting directors will not be willing to hand the ex-Arsenal captain.<\/p>\n

The club will have to tear up their sporting structure if this is going to work.<\/p>\n

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