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A notable line in the Liam Rosenior farewell message on the club website mentioned “self-reflection.” If, after all that reflection, they end up appointing someone like Iraola, Silva, Howe, or a similar profile, then honestly, you couldn’t blame any player for wanting to leave. If those in charge, so heavily driven by data, fail to recognize that Chelsea aren’t the league’s strongest running side, that the players responded best to a possession based coach in training, and that the team’s most successful period also came under that style, then the logical step would be to appoint another possession oriented manager, someone with authority and respect. If they can’t grasp something that fundamental, then no matter how many managers they cycle through, they’re unlikely to get it right.

Xabi Alonso suits the squad. Built for control more than anything, even under Maresca we controlled 70% of games even those that were against the big teams, Xabi built Leverkusen off that. Iraola coming in will mean the squad needs a major surgery to change the midfield composition completely to his intense style, but with the right midfield signing to add legs and CB signing with the correct wingers and attackers, Xabi can work with this squad. Cesc does suit the squad too well but it will take time too and I don't want this ownership to mess up a promising coaching career. Nagglesman can also work with this squad, same things he needs with the wingers and CBs and midfield signings. Anyone that comes would require the right signings and power for their vision and not half hearted buy in. Especially the top ones.

Xabi Alonso was everyone's dream manager barely a year ago. The move to Real Madrid has dented his CV. But anyone with actual football knowledge would have predicted that, because Real Madrid didn't have a midfield that control and dictate games, they are also poor out of possession. What Xabi Alonso needed was support to make necessary changes. But he never had it. It was Real Madrid being Real Madrid at worshipping big players. However, for me, it doesn't change how I feel about Xabi Alonso. Any club that will take and support him will be lucky. For me, he's a better manager than Vincent Kompany. The difference is the club they both chose to go to. Xabi Alonso will win Bundesliga for Bayern without a defeat in 38 games. He's that good.

Xabi Alonso suits the squad. Built for control more than anything, even under Maresca we controlled 70% of games even those that were against the big teams, Xabi built Leverkusen off that. Iraola coming in will mean the squad needs a major surgery to change the midfield composition completely to his intense style, but with the right midfield signing to add legs and CB signing with the correct wingers and attackers, Xabi can work with this squad. Cesc does suit the squad too well but it will take time too and I don't want this ownership to mess up a promising coaching career. Nagglesman can also work with this squad, same things he needs with the wingers and CBs and midfield signings. Anyone that comes would require the right signings and power for their vision and not half hearted buy in. Especially the top ones.

ESPN said this about the possibility of Chelsea changing the model "Sources have said that the failed experiment, which leaves Chelsea facing a failure to qualify for the Champions League, might prompt a rethink at the highest level about the BlueCo model and that a more experienced coach is now required. Xabi Alonso, Cesc Fàbregas and Andoni Iraola are likely to be considered, while Frank Lampard could also be a contender."