In the chaotic aftermath of the incredibly brief and turbulent Liam Rosenior era which has now officially been consigned to the annals of football his...
In the chaotic aftermath of the incredibly brief and turbulent Liam Rosenior era which has now officially been consigned to the annals of football history, the powers that be at the BlueCo hierarchy are once again scouring the continent for a new permanent gaffer to steer the ship at Stamford Bridge. While the interim manager Calum McFarlane has done a stellar job steadying the vessel and miraculously guided the Blues to an FA Cup final showdown, the board understands that in the scheme of things, a long term solution is urgently required. The lion's share of the speculation has now fallen upon the shoulders of Barcelona icon Xavi Hernandez, but GoalZaza can exclusively reveal that the Spanish mastermind harbours deep reservations about plunging into the West London cauldron. Sources close to the Catalan tactician indicate that the formidable rebuilding project required at Chelsea, coupled with the notoriously impatient nature of the club's ownership, gives him serious pause. At the end of the day, Xavi is said to be seeking a project where he can give a good account of himself without the constant shadow of the axe hanging over his head. The Nigerian international Victor Osimhen remains a top target for the Blues regardless of who eventually takes the hot seat, but the Super Eagles talisman may need to weigh his options carefully as the managerial musical chairs continues. For the local fans packed into viewing centres in Surulere and Wuse, the news of Xavi's hesitation has sparked lively debate. One can almost hear the collective groan from Lagos to Abuja as men in jerseys debate whether a tactician of his calibre is simply playing hardball or genuinely seeing the Blues as a poisoned chalice. The atmosphere thickens with every passing rumour, and the plastic chairs at the popular Beer Parlour in Garki remain filled with anxious supporters praying for a decisive move before the next window opens.
