Legendary Chelsea captain John Terry has confirmed he has not received a call to form part of interim boss Calum McFarlane’s staff after Liam Rosenior’s sacking.
McFarlane was placed in charge of the Blues until the end of this season on Wednesday, starting with the FA Cup semi-final against Leeds on Sunday.
It followed Chelsea’s hierarchy dismissing Rosenior after just 106 days in charge, having overseen a run of five straight defeats in the Premier League without scoring.
McFarlane had previously led the Blues in January after Enzo Maresca’s shock departure on New Year’s Day, with the 40-year-old overseeing a 1-1 draw with Man City.
He became part of Rosenior’s staff following his appointment as head coach, but will now step up again in an interim capacity.
Terry, who has a part-time consultancy role within Chelsea’s academy set-up, admitted in February he had been frustrated to have been overlooked to be part of McFarlane’s staff against Man City having worked alongside him with the Blues under-21s and under-18s.
John Terry has confirmed he has not had a call about being part of interim Chelsea manager Calum McFarlane’s backroom staff
McFarlane has been appointed as interim boss for the second time this season and will lead the Blues until the end of the campaign
Reacting to Rosenior’s dismissal and McFarlane’s interim role, Terry confirmed on TikTok that he has not been contacted about potentially having a role within the set-up.
‘I am not sure what Calum’s backroom staff is going to look like, I have not had a call, I have not had a message,’ Terry said.
‘I will be continuing my role in the academy, I will be in the academy tomorrow, a big couple of games coming up.
‘We will all get behind Calum, he did a great job away against Man City previously and we will get behind the boys because that is what we do.’
Daily Mail Sport has been told by someone close to Terry that he would have loved to work with Chelsea’s squad, and that the feeling might even be mutual inside the changing room.
Terry, who last week fuelled speculation over a £14m takeover of Colchester United after attending their match with Accrington Stanley, also spoke of his concerns about the state of his former side.
The Chelsea legend admitted he was worried for the club’s future, as he questioned whether a top manager would be prepared to join the Blues at the moment.
He cited the potential for the club to miss out on European football and potentially having to sell star names, in an apparent reference to their recent financial results.
McFarlane has been placed in temporary charge following the dismisal of Liam Rosenior
Terry admitted he was worried by Chelsea’s current state and questioned whether a top manager would want to take charge of the club
‘I sit here worrying tonight about what is going to happen with our football club,’ Terry said.
‘Looking at us needing a manager after the weekend, I’m not sure when ownership are going to make a decision and bring a new manager in.
‘Is a real top manager going to come to Chelsea football club at the moment in the position we are in? Can’t buy players, looking like we are going to have to sell potentially and that will be our best players, which is always tough.
‘We will not be playing in European football, I hope I am wrong.
‘Really, really frustrated and worried more importantly. I feel the anger, feel the frustration of the Chelsea supporters.
‘But listen, I’ve seen 17 managers in my era come and go as Chelsea captain. What the players have to do is just get together and really focus on the weekend’s game and forget about all the noise around and everything.
‘We have a massive game, it is really difficult but also really easy to do as players to forget the noise and focus on what’s ahead of you and that is the Leeds game at the weekend.
‘We’ve seen this time and time and time again, but maybe the future isn’t as clear as we’ve always seen.’
Chelsea fans had voiced their frustrations at the club’s ownership and Rosenior during the 3-0 defeat on Tuesday, which ultimately proved the head coach’s final match in charge.
The result left the Blues in seventh place in the Premier League, denting their hopes of earning Champions League qualification for next season.
Chelsea slipped to eighth on Wednesday after Bournemouth earned a 2-2 draw against Leeds.
Chelsea co-owner Behdad Eghbali was among the hierachy to have been targeted by chants by fans during their 3-0 defeat by Brighton on Tuesday
When confirming Rosenior’s exit, Chelsea’s hierarchy stated there would be a period of ‘self-reflection’ as they begin the search for a new head coach.
‘Chelsea Football Club has today parted company with Head Coach Liam Rosenior,’ a club statement read.
‘On behalf of everyone at Chelsea FC, we would like to place on record our gratitude to Liam and his staff for all their efforts during their time with the Club.
‘Liam has always conducted himself with the highest integrity and professionalism following his appointment mid-way through the season.
‘This has not been a decision the Club has taken lightly, however recent results and performances have fallen below the necessary standards with still so much more to play for this season. Everyone at Chelsea FC wishes Liam every success in the future.
‘Calum McFarlane will take charge of the team as Interim Head Coach until the end of the season with support from existing Club backroom staff, as we strive to achieve European qualification and progress in the FA Cup.
‘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.’
