Overview
- Several outlets reported Tuesday that Chelsea had contacted former Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez about the vacancy.
- On Wednesday, Fabrizio Romano said there has been zero contact between Chelsea and Xavi.
- Ben Jacobs reported a brief approach occurred but said Chelsea are not expected to proceed and have ruled Xavi out for now.
- talkSPORT and other outlets say the search currently prioritises Andoni Iraola, Xabi Alonso and Marco Silva from a wider shortlist.
- Chelsea remain under caretaker Calum McFarlane after sacking Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior this season, and pundits warn the next hire must steady results and rebuild trust with supporters.