EPL: He can win trophies – Gallas names coach Chelsea should appoint as permanent manager
Sport EPL: He can win trophies – Gallas names coach Chelsea should appoint as permanent manager Published on April 23, 2026 By Don Silas googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Former Chelsea star, William Gallas, has tipped Diego Simeone as the ideal short-term fix for the club’s permanent manager role. Gallas insisted that the Atletico Madrid manager has the winning mentality to win trophies quickly for the Blues. The Frenchman stated this while speaking to Boyle Sport after Chelsea recently sacked Liam Rosenior as manager. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); “For the long-term, Chelsea can bring in Cesc Fabregas because he is doing well with his club (Como) at the moment,” Gallas said. “If you are thinking about the short-term, they need that experienced head to guide them like Diego Simone and with his personality, he can win things very soon with Chelsea. “Maybe the Chelsea players need him too because we need to see more warriors and soldiers in the team after what they have shown us.” Don't Miss EPL: Man City in talks with Maresca to replace Guardiola You may like EPL: Man City in talks with Maresca to replace Guardiola EPL: Paul Merson predicts Arsenal vs Newcastle, Man Utd vs Brentford, others EPL: Petit gives Fabregas reasons to snub Chelsea for Barcelona EPL: I’m so sorry – Guardiola reacts to Rosenior’s sacking at Chelsea EPL: Liam Rosenior sets record after Chelsea sack EPL: Guardiola reveals only chance Man City will win title ahead of Arsenal