Chelsea's next manager: Why it should be straight shootout between Andoni Iraola & Cesc Fabregas to replace Liam Rosenior

Iraola and Fabregas Lead the Pack

In the wake of Liam Rosenior's all-too-predictable sacking, Chelsea's search for a new head coach could and perhaps should come down to a choice between two Spanish tacticians. Andoni Iraola and Cesc Fabregas are the two leading candidates for the role - a result of the fine work they have done at overachieving Bournemouth and Como, respectively.

Chelsea's Ownership Seeks the Right Choice

However, as the Blues' owners face a defining appointment of their turbulent reign, who would be the right choice? While there are supposedly some less inspiring names in the frame, such as Marco Silva and Edin Terzic, it is Iraola and Fabregas who stand out among the bookmakers' favourites as Chelsea's BlueCo ownership seek to name the fifth permanent head coach of their chaotic four years in charge to date.

• Iraola has done fine work at Bournemouth
• Fabregas has impressed at Como

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The Decision Ahead

Chelsea's owners have a crucial decision to make, and choosing between Iraola and Fabregas could be the right approach.