Liam Rosenior closes in on Chelsea job: Strasbourg boss jets into London for talks with club – and he could be in charge for Wednesday’s clash with Fulham

Liam Rosenior flew to London on Sunday while Chelsea were snatching a draw away at Manchester City with the Strasbourg manager closing in on becoming the Blues’ new boss.

Rosenior is set to hold further talks over replacing Enzo Maresca and it is possible the 41-year-old Englishman could take charge in time for Wednesday’s Premier League visit of Fulham.

Strasbourg, the French side who are Chelsea’s sister club, are working on securing their own suitable replacement Rosenior.

Former Wolves boss Gary O’Neill is one of three candidates being considered to succeed him.

Chelsea were temporarily managed by their Under-21 head coach Calum McFarlane against City.

Strasbourg are working on securing their own replacement for the former Hull City boss

The 37-year-old caretaker, who had never managed a senior match, tactically thwarted Pep Guardiola despite the Blues losing goalkeeper Robert Sanchez and defender Wesley Fofana to injury and illness in the build-up to this clash.

Enzo Fernandez scored a stoppage-time equaliser to secure a special result for McFarlane, who said: ‘When I first took the job (on Thursday), I was told that I would take the Manchester City game, so that was three days with the group. 

‘There’s a chance that the new manager will be in on Monday – that’s what I was told originally. Obviously, it’s Sunday now. For all I know, the new manager will be in shortly and I will lead the team until he’s in.’