EPL: Mikel Obi tips former team-mate to replace Rosenior at Chelsea

Sport EPL: Mikel Obi tips former team-mate to replace Rosenior at Chelsea Published on April 29, 2026 By Ifreke Inyang googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Former Super Eagles skipper, Mikel Obi, has tipped former Chelsea teammate, Filipe Luís, to replace Liam Rosenior as manager at Stamford Bridge. Rosenior was dismissed last week after a run of poor results. Following his sack, the Blues have appointed Calum McFarlane on an interim basis. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Although Chelsea are being linked with names like Cesc Fabregas and Andoni Iraola, Mikel Obi has advised the club to bring back Luis. He said on his podcast: ““I think for me, it’d be too early for Fabregas. “On Filipe Luis, he is a fantastic manager and his team played fantastic football in the Club World Cup and had an objective of how they wanted to play. “There was a clear structure, playing with purpose, that’s how you know someone can become a top manager. “Maybe it’s too early, but of all the three managers mentioned, if they go with any of them, I’ll probably say Filipe Luis.” Don't Miss Galatasaray: Ozcan reveals why Osimhen allowed Yilmaz take penalty against Fenerbahçe You may like EPL: Rio Ferdinand names player who can ‘drag Arsenal over the line’ in title race EPL: New dates confirmed for Arsenal, Man City, Chelsea fixtures in run-in EPL: It’s paying off – Sesko thanks Man Utd captain Bruno Fernandes EPL: ‘It always ended up in defeat’ – Maguire criticises Amorim EPL: SuperComputer predicts five teams that will qualify for Champions League EPL: Carragher names manager that will be in charge of Man Utd next season

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