Former Man United striker, Wayne Rooney has backed Liam Rosenior for the Chelsea manager’s job, describing the Strasbourg head coach as one of the best coaches he has ever worked with and insisting he deserves the opportunity to take charge at Stamford Bridge.

Rosenior, 41, has emerged as a leading candidate to become Chelsea’s new head coach, with the Premier League club sharing ownership with French side Strasbourg. The Englishman is currently in charge of the Ligue 1 outfit, having joined them in 2024.

As reported on Monday, Rooney and Rosenior worked closely together at Derby County between 2021 and 2022, when Rosenior served as Rooney’s assistant during a turbulent period for the club.

Following Rooney’s departure, Rosenior stepped up as Derby’s interim manager in League One before moving on to a permanent role at Hull City.

Speaking to newsmen the former England captain was full of praise for his former colleague.

Rooney also highlighted how important Rosenior was to his own managerial setup at Derby, crediting him with the tactical and coaching side of the role.