Liverpool will surely regret as their 'dream coach' becomes the leading candidate for Chelsea's new manager, with his status ready to accept the job.
On 6 May 2026, Sky Bet, a well-known legal betting company, revealed the latest odds for the new manager of Chelsea, a major club in the English Premier League, after this season ends.
Currently, Chelsea has assigned Callum McFarlane, the U21 team coach, to act as interim manager until the end of the season while they search for a permanent manager this summer, following the dismissal of two coaches, Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior.
Recently, Sky Bet adjusted the odds to make Xabi Alonso, Liverpool legend and former Bayer Leverkusen manager who led the team to an unbeaten Bundesliga title, as well as former Real Madrid coach, the favorite candidate for Chelsea's next manager.
Chelsea fans are calling for the club to appoint a high-profile manager to lead the team back to success, while Xabi Alonso is currently seeking a new role after parting ways with Real Madrid in January.
Xabi Alonso is considered the dream manager that most Liverpool fans want to replace Jürgen Klopp, whose performance has been disappointing this season. However, the latest trend suggests that the Liverpool board still trusts Klopp to continue, as he is close to leading the team to a top 5 finish and securing a UEFA Champions League spot.
Favorite 1: Xabi Alonso (unemployed) - Odds 2/1 (bet 1 to win 2, excluding stake)
Favorite 2: Andoni Iraola (Bournemouth) - Odds 3/1
Favorite 3: Marco Silva (Fulham) - Odds 6/1
Favorite 4: Frank Lampard (Coventry City) - Odds 7/1
Favorite 5: Xavi Hernandez (unemployed) - Odds 7/1
Favorite 6: Cesc Fàbregas (Como) - Odds 9/1
Favorite 7: Oliver Glasner (Crystal Palace) - Odds 12/1
