‘The time has come’ – Eden Hazard dreaming of ex-Chelsea teammate to return as supervisor
Eden Hazard has declared ‘the time has come’ for Cesc Fabregas to return to Chelsea as supervisor having impressed at Como.
The Spaniard, who gained two Premier League titles with Hazard at Stamford Bridge, was linked with the vacant supervisor’s publish previous to the appointment of Liam Rosenior.
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Fabregas has caught the attention in his function as supervisor of Serie A aspect Como since taking on in 2024.
He led the unfancied outfit to a tenth-placed end final season and will go one higher this time spherical with Como at the moment sixth within the desk and within the combine for Champions League qualification.
Hazard, who expects his former teammate to take pleasure in a fruitful managerial profession, revealed that he spoke to Fabregas final summer time and made it clear that he want to see him return to west London.
“I’ll be trustworthy, in the summertime we talked a bit,” Hazard instructed Gazzetta dello Sport.
“I instructed him he was among the best midfielders in historical past and that he’s destined to turn into among the best coaches as properly.
“I defined to him that the time has come for him to return to Chelsea, and he joked about it, however I actually imagine it. He loves soccer and is aware of all the things about this spot.
“I’m a Chelsea fan, and I need the perfect for the membership. That’s why I dream of seeing Cesc on their bench, whereas I’ll be staying within the stands behind him, having fun with the present.”
Doing a Fab job
Fabregas’ stellar exploits have caught the eye of Europe’s largest golf equipment together with fellow Italian membership Inter.
The Nerrazzuri had been poised to launch an offensive for the Spaniard final summer time following the departure of Simone Inzaghi.
Nevertheless, their efforts had been rebuffed by Como which noticed Inter go for former defender Cristian Chivu as a substitute.
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Elsewhere, Chelsea appointed Rosenior final month because the substitute for Enzo Maresca, who left Stamford Bridge on New 12 months’s Day.
The 41-year-old has made a powerful begin to the tenure having gained six of his first eight video games in cost.
The one blemishes on his report got here within the two Carabao Cup semi-final defeats to Arsenal.
‘Improper selection’
Whereas Rosenior has made a promising begin since his arrival from Strasbourg, not everybody was offered on his appointment.
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes believes Fabregas would have been a more sensible choice for the Blues.
“Have you learnt what? I truly like what Cesc Fabregas is doing,” Scholes mentioned on The Good, The Unhealthy & The Soccer podcast.
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“I feel he may need been a more sensible choice for Chelsea than Liam Rosenior.”
Rosenior helped information Chelsea to a high eight end within the Champions League and direct qualification to the last-16.
The Blues sit fifth within the Premier League desk – one level adrift of Manchester United within the race for the highest 4.
Chelsea shall be hoping to place their midweek Carabao Cup distress behind them once they journey to backside aspect Wolves on Saturday.
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