BBC Sport journalist names 48-year-old who “cannot be ruled out” of the running for Chelsea job | OneFootball

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe can’t be ruled out of the running to become Chelsea’s next head coach according to journalist Nizaar Kinsella.

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Chelsea are once again looking for another head coach after they sacked Liam Rosenior on Wednesday, with the 41-year-old lasting less than four months in the job.

Rosenior is the second head coach to leave Stamford Bridge this season following the departure of Enzo Maresca in January.

Eddie Howe can’t be ruled out of being next Chelsea head coach

Calum McFarlane has been placed in interim charge for the remainder of the season, and it’s believed Chelsea are going to take their time over making an appointment.

David Ornstein has said he expects an appointment to be made early in the summer, with the search once again being led by Chelsea’s sporting directors.

There’s reportedly seven or eight names under consideration, with Andoni Iraola thought to be an early front runner.

Marco Silva is believed to be a candidate, and there’s also been talk of Howe, and Kinsella has shared his thoughts.

“Chelsea’s ownership has made clear its preference for Premier League‑level experience when it comes to players and it would not be surprising if the same principle applied to the head coach,” he told BBC Sport.

“Howe cannot be ruled out and would sit in a similar bracket to options such as Andoni Iraola and Marco Silva.”

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Calum McFarlane has spoken to the Chelsea players about team news leaks, with Marc Cucurella’s barber revealing Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro wouldn’t play against Brighton.

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