Chelsea have recently sacked Liam Rosenior, and they are hoping to bring in a quality replacement this summer, with Xavi emerging as a target.
Chelsea have identified 46-year-old former Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez as a target to replace Liam Rosenior after sacking the Englishman last week.
The Spanish tactician is currently unemployed and he could be attracted to the idea of managing a top club in the summer. However, the opportunity to join Chelsea is not attractive to him. According to a report from Football Insider, the instability of the Chelsea project has left Xavi unconvinced.
It remains to be seen whether the London club can convince the Spanish manager with an attractive proposal in the summer. They have quality young players at their disposal, and the right manager could bring out the best in them. They have already sacked two managers this season, and that can send the wrong message to prospective candidates.
Xavi impressed with his attacking, possession-oriented style of play at Barcelona. He helped them win the La Liga title. The opportunity to manage in the Premier League will be exciting for him, but he’s looking for a long-term project with stability. It remains to be seen whether Chelsea can accept his demands.
Xavi has managed 239 matches across Al-Sadd and Barcelona, with a career win rate of about 65.7%. He won the Qatar Stars League, the Emir Cup twice, the Qatar League Cup twice, and the Qatar Stars Cup at Al-Sadd. The La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup with Barcelona.
Can Chelsea finish the season strongly?
They have been linked with multiple managers in recent weeks. They need to bring in a quality appointment at the end of the season. They are at risk of missing out on Champions League qualification for the upcoming campaign, and this could play a key role in their ability to attract quality players and managers.
Callum McFarlane is currently the interim manager for Chelsea, and he will be expected to get the best out of the team and help them finish the season strongly. They have a good chance of securing Champions League qualification if they can win the remaining matches of the season.
Meanwhile, Xavi has been linked with a move to the Premier League in the past. However, it is clear that he is waiting for the right project.
Given his style of play, he will need a project with long-term backing. Chelsea is unlikely to be able to execute his style of football from day one, and the club hierarchy will need to be patient.
They will also need to deliver specialist players for him who can execute his style.