{"id":79817,"date":"2026-02-05T11:03:33","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T11:03:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/?p=79817"},"modified":"2026-02-05T11:03:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T11:03:33","slug":"eden-hazard-agent-next-chelsea-manager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/eden-hazard-agent-next-chelsea-manager\/","title":{"rendered":"Eden Hazard Plays Agent As He Names His Next Chelsea Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Chelsea legend Eden Hazard has told Cesc Fabregas that his time is now to make a sensational return to Stamford Bridge as manager.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The former midfielder is seeing his managerial stock continue to rise as he enjoys an impressive season with Como.<\/p>\n<p>Fabregas has worked wonders in his first managerial spell in the dugout, guiding Como to 10th in Serie A on their return to the top flight for the first time in 21 years.<\/p>\n<p>This season, his side continues to improve, and Como are fighting for a European place in sixth, just four points adrift of Juventus in fourth.<\/p>\n<h2>Eden Hazard Backs Cesc Fabregas For Chelsea<\/h2>\n<p>Hazard revealed he recently met up with his former Blues team-mate during his time in Italy, where they spoke about Fabregas&#8217; future.<\/p>\n<p>He told Italian publication Gazzetta dello Sport: &#8220;I\u2019ll be honest, in the summer we talked a bit. 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That\u2019s why I dream of seeing Cesc on their bench, while I\u2019ll be staying in the stands behind him, enjoying the show.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Any move to Chelsea is unlikely to happen in the near future following their appointment of Liam Rosenior.<\/p>\n<p>Rosenior&#8217;s tenure has started positively, winning six consecutive matches before defeat at Arsenal in the Carabao Cup semi-final during the week.<\/p>\n<p>However, Chelsea&#8217;s hierarchy is notoriously ruthless and any downturn in results and performances will immediately put pressure on Rosenior&#8217;s shoulders.<\/p>\n<p>The Blues board will also be content for Fabregas to pick up more managerial experience, particularly if Como qualify for Europe, before making their move.<\/p>\n<h2>A Premier League Rival Reunion?<\/h2>\n<p>It could be the case that Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea all have former playing rivals in the dugout in the future.<\/p>\n<p>Michael Carrick is currently impressing during his interim spell in charge at Old Trafford and will undoubtedly get the job on a full-time basis if he maintains their momentum.<\/p>\n<p>United have won all three games since his appointment, including beating rivals Man City and Arsenal.<\/p>\n<p>Carrick is currently 4\/5 to become the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/next-manchester-united-manager-betting-odds\/\">next Manchester United manager<\/a> on a full-time basis.<\/p>\n<p>Arne Slot is under pressure at Liverpool, and Xabi Alonso is waiting in the wings after his<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/clause-xabi-alonso-contract-real-madrid\/\"> sacking at Real Madrid.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Spaniard is the heavy 4\/11 favourite to take the job at Anfield, and Slot may find his job under fire if they fail to secure Champions League football next season.<\/p>\n<p>Slot is also the third favourite in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/premier-league-sack-race-betting-odds-2025-2026\/\">Premier League sack race<\/a> behind Thomas Frank and Oliver Glasner.<\/p>\n<p>Fabregas could complete the trio of Premier League legends in charge of their former clubs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chelsea legend Eden Hazard has told Cesc Fabregas that his time is now to make a sensational return to Stamford Bridge as manager.\u00a0 The former midfielder is seeing his managerial stock continue to rise as he enjoys an impressive season with Como. 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