Wayne Rooney has backed Liam Rosenior to take charge of Chelsea and said the Englishman has earned the chance after proving himself as a manager.
Rosenior, who was Rooney’s assistant at Derby County and is currently in charge of Ligue 1 club Strasbourg, is the frontrunner to replace Enzo Maresca after the Italian left Stamford Bridge last week.
“Liam was so important to me,” the former Manchester United striker said on television BBCs The Wayne Rooney Show.
“He was incredible in his coaching skills.
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«I was more of a manager dealing with players and stuff, but from that point of view I learned a lot from him. He did a great job overall,» Rooney added.
Rosenior, 41, previously managed Hull City before joining Strasbourg in July 2024. He led the French club to seventh place in Ligue 1.
“If he goes in there (Chelsea) he won’t disappoint,” Rooney added.
“He’s been waiting for an opportunity like this.
«If you don’t take it now, you never will. He did his internship, he did his work to get that job.»
Chelsea, which is fifth in the Premier League, will face Fulham on Wednesday.
Published on January 5, 2026
