Fabregas Urged To Steer Clear Of Chelsea ‘Nightmare’

Como boss Cesc Fabregas has emerged as a contender for the vacant managerial post at Chelsea, but he has been sternly warned to avoid the “nightmare” situation at his old club. Former Blues midfielder Emmanuel Petit believes the Spaniard should wait for a return to Barcelona rather than step into the chaos at Stamford Bridge.
Petit has advised Fabregas to avoid the “mess” that is Chelsea, telling the Como boss a return to Barcelona would “make the most sense” for his career. The former midfielder, who, like Fabregas, represented both Chelsea and Barca during his decorated career, believes the environment in west London is currently too volatile for a coach on the rise.

Speaking about the potential appointment, Petit was emphatic in his assessment of the situation. “Cesc Fabregas to Chelsea? No, no, no. If you have to choose between Chelsea and Barcelona, you definitely go to Barcelona, not Chelsea. Chelsea is a mess. It’s a mess,” Petit told Andy’s Bet Club.
Fabregas is one of the many high-profile names being linked with the vacant position at Stamford Bridge following Liam Rosenior’s dismissal as head coach on Wednesday. Rosenior was relieved of his duties after overseeing five straight league defeats without scoring a single goal, an unwanted piece of history which had not happened at Chelsea since 1912.

While Under-21 coach Calum McFarlane has taken over the reins on an interim basis, the search for a permanent successor is intensifying. However, Petit warns that the club is currently a graveyard for managers. “It’s a nightmare for managers; it’s kind of a nightmare as well for the players, actually. You will find more serenity even if you face a lot of pressure in Barcelona,” he added.