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The club's hierarchy has not yet identified a preferred candidate, leaving the race wide open at this stage.\n\nAlonso, known for his success in the Bundesliga, and Iraola, who has impressed in the Premier League, are both under serious consideration. Their styles and backgrounds offer different potentials for Chelsea's future.\n\nThe lack of a clear frontrunner suggests that Chelsea's decision-making process is thorough. The ownership group is likely weighing multiple factors including tactical fit, squad compatibility, and long-term vision.\n\nWhile other names may have been discussed, the focus on Alonso and Iraola indicates the shortlist has been narrowed. Neither candidate has been contacted for formal negotiations yet, sources indicate.\n\nThe timing of the appointment remains uncertain. With Chelsea's season ongoing, the club may wait until a natural break point to make an announcement.\n\nSupporters are eager for a resolution, knowing that the next manager will play a pivotal role in shaping the team's identity. The competition between Alonso and Iraola adds intrigue to the process.\n\nAs the situation evolves, more information may come to light. For now, Chelsea's managerial search continues with two leading candidates but no frontrunner.\n\nBased on reporting from ESPN.","news","Chelsea's manager search includes Xabi Alonso and Andoni Iraola as top options, yet sources confirm no preferred candidate has been chosen at this stage.","326257546220277760","Chelsea","329585056278384641","326135625054949376","Premier League","326324455091474432","Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest","2026-05-12T05:32:38Z","alonso-iraola-linked-to-chelsea-no-frontrunner-yet","ESPN","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.espn.com\u002Fsoccer\u002Fstory\u002F_\u002Fid\u002F48748075\u002Fxabi-alonso-andoni-iraola-frame-chelsea-job-no-preferred-candidate-sources",[50,45,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69,70],"326222707169431552","326257636301344768","326257766752587776","326257810339794944","326323575902441472","326257545754710016","326257554411753472","326257556324356096","326257613643714560",[51,46,72,73,74,75,76,77,78,79,80],"Anderlecht","Arema FC","Fortaleza EC","Forest Green","Andorra","Newcastle","Newcastle Jets","Newells Old Boys","Hassania Agadir","Alonso, Iraola Linked to Chelsea: No Frontrunner Yet",[83,114,142,167],{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":48,"excerpt":84,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":85,"leagueId":53,"leagueName":54,"matchId":86,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":87,"slug":88,"sourceName":89,"sourceURL":90,"teamId":91,"teamName":92,"teamIds":93,"teamNames":103,"title":113},"Pierre Sage is set to join Crystal Palace after leading Lens to Coupe de France glory. Sporting director Jean-Louis Leca must now find a successor and reshape","338193111534538753","0","2026-06-05T03:15:00Z","pierre-sage-to-crystal-palace-what-it-means-for-lens","L'Equipe","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FArticle\u002FPierre-sage-sur-le-depart-jean-louis-leca-le-directeur-sportif-de-lens-va-avoir-plusieurs-chantiers-a-gerer\u002F1681831#at_medium=RSS_feeds","326257536443355136","Lens",[91,94,95,96,97,98,99,100,101,102],"326255037950988288","326257535952621568","326257572367568896","326257602382008320","326222711447621632","326257536049090560","326222712726884352","326222711682502656","326257844615647232",[92,104,105,106,107,108,109,110,111,112],"Crystal Palace","Marseille","Le Mans","Vitesse","France","Nice","Cape Verde Islands","England","Ajaccio","Pierre Sage to Crystal Palace: What It Means for Lens",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":48,"excerpt":115,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":116,"leagueId":53,"leagueName":54,"matchId":86,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":117,"slug":118,"sourceName":119,"sourceURL":120,"teamId":121,"teamName":122,"teamIds":123,"teamNames":132,"title":141},"Chris Wood's serious knee injury clouds New Zealand's World Cup hopes as the All Whites face Iran, Egypt, and Belgium in Group G.","338128485845307393","2026-06-04T23:01:18Z","new-zealand-s-2026-world-cup-bid-wood-injury-a-major-doubt","The Guardian","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theguardian.com\u002Ffootball\u002F2026\u002Fjun\u002F05\u002Fnew-zealand-world-cup-2026-team-guide","326222713104371712","New Zealand",[121,45,124,125,126,127,128,67,129,130,131],"326257595583041536","326222712622026752","326257808754348032","326257660145963008","326222711976103936","326222712013852672","326222712265510912","326222711401484288",[122,46,133,134,135,136,137,77,138,139,140],"New Caledonia","South Africa","Northampton","Motherwell","Australia","Iran","Egypt","Belgium","New Zealand's 2026 World Cup Bid: Wood Injury a Major Doubt",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":48,"excerpt":143,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":144,"leagueId":53,"leagueName":54,"matchId":86,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":145,"slug":146,"sourceName":119,"sourceURL":147,"teamId":148,"teamName":149,"teamIds":150,"teamNames":158,"title":166},"Spain 1-1 Iraq: Yamal injury concern as eight debutants feature in World Cup warm-up. Torres gave lead but Doski's long-range stunner equalized. Depth tested.","338113367510093825","2026-06-04T22:04:33Z","spain-1-1-iraq-what-yamal-s-absence-squad-rotation-mean","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theguardian.com\u002Ffootball\u002F2026\u002Fjun\u002F04\u002Fspain-iraq-friendly-international-match-report","326222711653142528","Spain",[148,151,152,153,154,155,62,156,157],"326257593141956608","326257565195309056","326222711908995072","326222713142120448","326222712819159040","326222712395534336","326257565233057792",[149,159,160,161,162,163,72,164,165],"Chattanooga","Barcelona","Mexico","Canada","Iraq","Norway","Atletico Madrid","Spain 1-1 Iraq: What Yamal's Absence & Squad Rotation Mean",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":48,"excerpt":168,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":169,"leagueId":53,"leagueName":54,"matchId":86,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":170,"slug":171,"sourceName":172,"sourceURL":173,"teamId":174,"teamName":175,"teamIds":176,"teamNames":185,"title":194},"NI's youngest post-WWII side (avg age 22.1) beat Guinea 1-0 with Atcheson scoring and sent off, while Morrison debuted, showing grit before facing France.","338103552524161025","2026-06-04T21:18:17Z","ni-record-youth-side-show-grit-22-1-avg-age-beats-guinea","BBC Sport","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Farticles\u002Fc7v9ve8415mo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss","326257664243798016","Northern Ireland",[174,177,178,179,180,94,181,182,183,184,98],"326257791738056704","326257545918287872","326257545968619520","326257808385249280","326257807630274560","326257664713560064","326257664403181568","326257808158756864",[175,186,187,188,189,104,190,191,192,193,108],"Guinea","Liverpool","Arsenal","Sheffield Wednesday","Southampton","Luxembourg","Gibraltar","Blackburn","NI Record Youth Side Show Grit: 22.1 Avg Age Beats Guinea",{"awayScore":196,"awayTeam":197,"description":201,"homeScore":18,"homeTeam":202,"id":55,"kickoffAt":206,"length":207,"leagueId":208,"leagueName":54,"leagueSlug":209,"probabilityLabel":54,"slug":210,"status":211,"tvStations":212,"venueCity":21,"venueName":21},3,{"code":198,"id":45,"imagePath":199,"name":46,"slug":200},"AWY","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fteams\u002F65.png","nottingham-forest","On May 4, 2026, Stamford Bridge will host a Premier League clash steeped in historical significance and contemporary high stakes as Chelsea welcome Nottingham Forest. This fixture is more than just a late-season encounter; it represents a potential decisive moment in the campaign for both clubs, albeit at opposite ends of the table.\n\nChelsea, under their manager, will be fiercely competing to secure a coveted top-four finish and a return to the UEFA Champions League. Every point is vital in this tight race, and dropping points at home against a lower-table side could prove catastrophic for their ambitions. For Nottingham Forest, the scenario is starkly different but equally critical. Locked in a tense battle to avoid relegation, every match is a cup final. A shock result at the Bridge could provide the lifeline needed for survival, making this a classic \"six-pointer\" in the relegation fight.\n\nThe history between these two clubs adds a layer of narrative drama. While not a traditional local derby, their rivalry was famously ignited in the late 1970s and early 1980s through epic European Cup battles between Brian Clough's Forest and Chelsea's London rivals. The memory of Forest's giant-killing past fuels their belief in causing an upset, while Chelsea's pedigree demands dominance.\n\nTactically, the match presents a fascinating contrast. Chelsea will likely dominate possession, utilizing their technical midfielders and overlapping full-backs to break down a deep-lying Forest block. The key for them will be patience and precision in the final third. Nottingham Forest, organized and resilient, will aim to stay compact, frustrate the hosts, and strike with devastating speed on the counter-attack, targeting any spaces left by Chelsea's advancing defenders. Set-pieces could be a crucial weapon for the visitors.\n\nThe atmosphere at Stamford Bridge will be electric, charged with the anxiety and expectation of the home supporters demanding a victory to fuel their Champions League quest. The travelling Forest contingent, though smaller in number, will be vociferous, singing defiantly in the face of adversity, creating a tense and compelling backdrop.\n\nFans can expect a match of intense pressure and contrasting emotions. Chelsea will attack relentlessly, while Forest will defend with their lives. The outcome will hinge on whether Chelsea's quality can break Forest's resolve, or if Forest's spirit and tactical discipline can pull off a result that could define their season. The final whistle will either send the Bridge into euphoria or spark wild celebrations in the away end, with significant ramifications at both ends of the Premier League table.",{"code":203,"id":50,"imagePath":204,"name":51,"slug":205},"HME","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fteams\u002F49.png","chelsea","2026-05-04T14:00:00Z",90,"326135624635518976","gb-premier-league","chelsea-vs-nottingham-forest-2026-05-04","finished",[]]