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Andoni Iraola is high on Chelsea\u2019s shortlist as they seek to appoint a new permanent manager to replace Liam Rosenior.<\/p>\n
Sky Sports.ch claims they have started laying the groundwork to convince him to join them.<\/p>\n
The club considers him to be a strong fit due to his \u2018intense and modern style of play, based on pressing and directness\u2019.<\/p>\n
Crystal Palace are also considering Iraola as a replacement for Oliver Glasner. However, he wants to join a big club and is ready to weigh up his options before making a decision.<\/p>\n
The 43-year-old has impressed with Bournemouth, despite financial constraints, which has contributed to Chelsea\u2019s interest.<\/p>\n
He guided them to their highest-ever points tally in the Premier League last term and could now guide them to their first-ever European qualification this season.<\/p>\n
Players such as Dean Huijsen, Antoine Semenyo, Milos Kerkez and Ilya Zabarnyi improved under Iraola before securing bigger moves. Chelsea\u2019s young squad could improve significantly under him.<\/p>\n
However, there are concerns about whether his high-intensity style could fit at Chelsea.<\/p>\n
Negotiations between Iraola and the Blues\u2019 hierarchy are not yet advanced, leaving the door open for other options.<\/p>\n
Former Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso and Fulham\u2019s Marco Silva are also on their shortlist.<\/p>\n
Chelsea will take their time before making a final decision on their new boss.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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