Rooney: Rosenior is as good a coach as I've ever worked with

"apprenticeship" and is ready to take the reins at Chelsea.

- WAYNE Rooney believes Liam Rosenior has served his

Rosenior looks set to quit his position as Strasbourg head coach and replace Enzo Maresca at Chelsea after arriving into west London on Sunday ahead of a meeting with the Blues’ hierarchy.

The former Tigers head coach is the leading candidate to become Chelsea's fourth permanent boss since owners BlueCo took control of the club in 2022. Chelsea have moved quickly since parting company with Maresca on New Year's Day, with the Italian leaving abruptly following a deterioration in his relationship with bosses.

The club were unhappy he had spoken to Man City about possibly succeeding Pep Guardiola at the end of the season, and his attempt to use the matter as leverage in negotiations over an extended contract.