According to news released by Hupu on April 28, reporter Dom Smith from the English media "Evening Standard" revealed that Fulham coach Marco Silva has become one of the candidates for Chelsea's next head coach. According to the Evening Standard, Chelsea will contact the Fulham manager's agent to explore the possibility of him taking up the position.
Chelsea has listed Silva among the candidates for the coaching position this summer, and the club has conducted background checks on each candidate's personal situation. Chelsea sporting directors have reached a consensus that Fulham coach Marco Silva should be a candidate and will contact his representatives to find out his details.
Bournemouth coach Ilaura left the team when his contract expired at the end of this season. He is the person who occupies a key position in this preliminary favorite. Luo Ze has been confirmed as his replacement. Among the candidates who will be considered for the job at Chelsea is Xavi Alonso, who has been out of work since January at Real Madrid.
In the summer, Fulham coach Silva's contract will expire, and there are some doubts about his future with the Cottagers. While some senior members of the Fulham club still believe Silva will sign a new contract to extend his tenure with Chelsea's west London neighbors to five years, others are not so sure. Fulham is currently ranked 10th in the Premier League, with 48 points, the same number as Chelsea, which is ranked 8th.
After Rossinier, Maresca's successor, was sacked after just three months in charge, Chelsea's joint sporting directors Paul Winstanley, along with Laurence Stewart, began work on compiling a shortlist of candidates for a permanent manager. Chelsea will contact representatives of the leading candidates to determine their level of interest in the position. It is reported that in addition to Illaura, Silva and Alonso, there are other candidates.
Sources close to the club say Chelsea plan to carry out a rigorous selection process and will not rush to appoint the next official head coach. McFarland will take charge of the club on an interim basis until the summer, when new appointments will be made. He started the campaign with a win on Sunday as Chelsea beat Leeds United 1-0 to reach the FA Cup final. No formal invitations have been issued to any candidates as Chelsea are still at a relatively early stage in the selection process.