{"id":8487,"date":"2026-05-06T13:49:30","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T13:49:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/8657085.xyz\/?p=8487"},"modified":"2026-05-06T13:49:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T13:49:30","slug":"glen-johnson-names-manager-who-will-instantly-earn-respect-of-chelsea-players-football","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/8657085.xyz\/?p=8487","title":{"rendered":"Glen Johnson names manager who will instantly earn &#8216;respect&#8217; of Chelsea players | Football"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 300px 160px; gap: 2px; width: 460px; background: #eee; padding: 2px;\">\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u6574\u884c\u5bbd\u5e7f\u544a -->\r\n  <div style=\"grid-column: 1\/-1; width: 460px; height: 250px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876674\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div style=\"grid-column: 1\/-1; width: 460px; height: 90px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876676\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u5de6\u4fa7\u7ad6\u6392 -->\r\n  <div style=\"height: 250px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876672\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div style=\"height: 500px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876680\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u53f3\u4fa7\u6469\u5929\u697c\uff08\u548c\u5de6\u4fa7\u5b8c\u5168\u5bf9\u9f50\uff09 -->\r\n  <div style=\"grid-row: 3\/5; height: 750px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876678\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  \r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e6\" data-zoneid=\"5876682\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n<\/div><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2242775726.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-28259419\" alt=\"Chelsea FC v AFC Ajax - UEFA Champions League 2025\/26 League Phase MD3\" decoding=\"sync\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Chelsea will appoint a new permanent manager this summer (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Former Chelsea star Glen Johnson believes Cesc Fabregas would immediately earn the respect of the dressing room if given the job at Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea are searching for their sixth permanent manager in four years after parting ways with Liam Rosenior in April.<\/p>\n<p>Andoni Iraola is among the names under consideration in west London with the Spaniard set to leave Bournemouth when his contract expires at the end of the season.<\/p>\n<p>Barcelona legend Xavi has also emerged as a candidate \u2013 a free agent having not returned to the dugout since stepping down as head coach at the Camp Nou in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Former Blues midfielder Fabregas has also been strongly linked with the job. After three years with Barcelona, the former Arsenal captain returned to the Premier League in 2014, winning two Premier League titles with Chelsea.<\/p>\n<p>The 38-year-old is now building a formidable reputation Italy with Como where his coaching career began just two years ago. The Serie A side are on course to qualify for Europe in what is just their second season in the Italian top flight with Fabregas central to the project.<\/p>\n<p>After years of managerial upheaval, former Chelsea full-back Johnson believes the club now must stand by their next appointment for at least 18 months, something only Enzo Maresca and Thomas Tuchel have managed under the BlueCo regime. Neither made it to two years.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SEI_290428937-2079.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-28067643\" alt=\"Soccer Football - Premier League - Everton v Chelsea - Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool, Britain - March 21, 2026 Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior applauds fans after the match REUTERS\/Peter Powell EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB\/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB\/LEAGUE\/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS..\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Rosenior\u2019s relationship with the players was broken by the end (Picture: Reuters)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Chelsea have turned to experienced winners like Tuchel and highly-rated young coaches like Graham Potter and Rosenior with neither approach yielding long-term success.<\/p>\n<p>Fabregas would represent an appointment from the latter category but after a hugely decorated career at club and international level, Johnson believes his presence would instantly win over the squad.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Chelsea have had both [types of manager],\u2019 Johnson told <strong>Metro<\/strong> via BetMGM. \u2018An experienced manager who won everything? They sacked them. Young, promising managers? Sacked them too.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2271861110.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-28089566\" alt=\"FC Internazionale v Como 1907 - Coppa Italia Semi-Finals Second Leg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Fabregas among those linked with the Chelsea job (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u2018I don\u2019t think it is a specific profile they are after, they only care about winning. Whoever it is needs time to turn it around and win.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Both Iraola and Fabregas have credentials, having Premier League experience as a manager is huge whereas Cesc knows the club a lot better and as a former player, would definitely get the players\u2019 respect.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I just want them to give someone 18 months, let the dust settle and let them play the way they want to play.\u2019<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SEI_293713726-7a01.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-28079546\" alt=\"NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: Head Coach Andoni Iraola of Bournemouth during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Bournemouth at St James' Park on April 18, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth\/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Iraola will also be available at the end of the season (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Johnson continued: \u2018The club need to decide what direction they are going in and stick with it no matter how it goes, good or bad, for 18 months.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018It is ridiculous how many managers they have had and it does upset the players. The players are professional, you just want to do your job on the pitch and let everyone else worry about off the field stuff.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018They will be working hard in training towards a manager\u2019s philosophy and then a month later they will be gone and a new manager comes in and changes it all around with a new staff.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018The whole club needs momentum. 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