John Terry has expressed concern over Chelsea’s future after being reportedly snubbed for the interim manager position following the dismissal of Liam Rosenior. The former Chelsea captain, who made 717 appearances for the club, admitted he is “worried” about the direction of the team as they languish in eighth place in the Premier League.
Rosenior was sacked on Wednesday after just three months in charge, losing five consecutive Premier League matches, culminating in a 3-0 defeat to Brighton. The club’s hierarchy swiftly appointed under-21s coach Calum MacFarlane as caretaker until the end of the season, bypassing club legend Terry despite fan clamour.
In a TikTok video, 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 in the position we are in? Can’t buy players, looking like we are going to have to sell potentially… We will not be playing in European football, I hope I am wrong.” He urged players to focus on the upcoming match against Leeds United.
TalkSPORT presenter Andy Jacobs claimed that Terry had wanted to take over until the end of the season but was told he would “never ever get the job.” Terry, who coached at Aston Villa and Leicester City and now works in Chelsea’s academy, is also part of a consortium in talks to take over Colchester United.
The club’s 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.” Chelsea currently sit outside European qualification places, with the hierarchy facing pressure to make the right decision for the future.
