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By KIERAN GILL, MAIL SPORT REPORTER Published: 07: 16 AEDT, 6 January 2026 | Updated: 07: 16 AEDT, 6 January 2026 2 View comments Liam Rosenior has flown back to Strasbourg following talks with Chelsea, with a surprise press conference scheduled by the French side for Tuesday morning at the Stade de la Meinau. Barring an extraordinary overnight twist, it is expected to be a farewell briefing from the 41-year-old, who would also have a chance to thank and say goodbye to colleagues personally. Rosenior spent his Monday locked in negotiations with the Chelsea hierarchy after being identified as their leading candidate to succeed predecessor Enzo Maresca. Chelsea sources have confirmed that caretaker Calum Mc Farlane will remain in temporary charge for their Premier League trip to Fulham on Wednesday. The 37-year-old is also set to address the media from their Cobham training ground at Tuesday lunchtime. Liam Rosenior will hold a surprise Strasbourg press conference before his appointment at Chelsea is expected to be confirmed Interim manager Calum Mc Farlane is set to remain in charge against Fulham in midweek Mc Farlane oversaw the Blues' visit to Manchester City on Sunday when, against all odds, they secured a 1-1 draw via a stoppage-time equaliser from Enzo Fernandez. Not only were they dealing with a makeshift coaching staff, they also lost goalkeeper Robert Sanchez and defender Wesley Fofana to illness and injury in the build-up to the game. After Maresca's exit, Chelsea wanted to find a replacement sooner rather than later. After Fulham, their next clash will be in the FA Cup away at Charlton this weekend.
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