John Terry has expressed his worry for Chelsea after the club reportedly snubbed him for the interim manager position following the sacking of Liam Rosenior. Rosenior was dismissed on Wednesday after just three months in charge, having lost five consecutive Premier League matches, culminating in a 3-0 defeat at Brighton.
Chelsea's hierarchy appointed under-21s coach Calum MacFarlane until the end of the season. A club statement said: 'As the club works to bring stability to the head coach position, we will undertake a process of self-reflection to make the right long-term appointment.' The team currently sits eighth in the Premier League, outside European qualification places.
Despite calls from some supporters, the club opted against bringing in club legend Terry as interim boss. TalkSPORT's Andy Jacobs reported: 'I've been told John Terry wanted to [take over until the end of the season], but they didn't want him. And they told him in no uncertain terms that he will never, ever get the job.' Terry is now part of a consortium in talks to take over Colchester United.
Speaking on TikTok, Terry said: 'I sit here worrying tonight about what is going to happen with our football club. Is a real top manager going to come to Chelsea at the moment? Can't buy players, looking like we are going to have to sell our best players. We will not be playing in European football, I hope I am wrong. Really, really frustrated and worried.'
Terry, who made 717 appearances for Chelsea, urged the players to focus on their upcoming match against Leeds United and ignore the surrounding noise. He added: 'I've seen 17 managers come and go as Chelsea captain. What the players have to do is just get together and really focus on the weekend's game.'
