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Carragher Dismisses Conte as Chelsea Candidate, Hails Como �s Fabregas as Football �s Rising Star

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BY GoalZaza
May 05, 2026
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Carragher Dismisses Conte as Chelsea Candidate, Hails Como  �s Fabregas as Football  �s Rising Star

In a striking assessment that has sent ripples through the football world, former Liverpool stalwart Jamie Carragher has firmly ruled out Antonio Cont...

In a striking assessment that has sent ripples through the football world, former Liverpool stalwart Jamie Carragher has firmly ruled out Antonio Conte as a viable contender for the Chelsea managerial throne. Speaking exclusively to GoalZaza, Carragher argued that the Italian tactician. �s high octane demands and combustible sideline demeanour do not fit the current philosophy at Stamford Bridge. Instead, he threw the lion. �s share of his praise toward Cesc Fabregas, the Spanish maestro now steering Como in Serie A, calling him. �the hot new thing. � in the coaching fraternity. According to Carragher, Fabregas possesses a rare tactical acumen and a deep understanding of modern football which makes him a formidable candidate for any top Premier League job including Chelsea. The powers that be at the Bridge may well take note as the club continues its search for a permanent boss after a turbulent season. At the end of the day, Carragher. �s words carry weight and his endorsement of Fabregas could open the door for the former Arsenal and Barcelona midfielder to give a good account of himself on the English stage. In the scheme of things, Nigerian fans will watch this space with keen interest, especially as Super Eagles talisman Victor Osimhen has been linked with a move to several European giants and a Fabregas led Chelsea would undoubtedly crave a clinical finisher of his calibre. The Nigerian international. �s explosive pace and power make him a perfect fit for the kind of fluid attack that Fabregas is cultivating at Como. Should this narrative unfold, viewing centres in Surulere and Wuse II would erupt with debates as fans argue whether Osimhen. �s boots would fit the Chelsea jersey better than those of other rumoured targets like Victor Boniface. The beer would flow freely and the shouts would drown out the traffic as the faithful dream of a new era in blue with a Nigerian hero leading the charge.

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