Dietmar Hamann has backed a former Manchester United managerial target to replace Liam Rosenior as Chelsea boss.

Rosenior arrived at Stamford Bridge last month after Enzo Maresca, who led Chelsea to the Club World Cup trophy, was relieved of his duties.

Eyebrows were raised when Rosenior was hired given his limited previous experience at French side Strasbourg and Championship outfit Hull City.

But Chelsea have largely impressed under the 41-year-old former Premier League player, winning eight of their 12 games since Maresca’s departure.

Chelsea’s major real setback under Rosenior came in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup, with Arsenal progressing to the final courtesy of a 4-2 win on aggregate.

But the Blues also threw away a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Leeds United last week and dropped more points at home on Saturday in a 1-1 draw with relegation-battlers Burnley.

Despite Rosenior’s mostly promising start as Chelsea manager, Emmanuel Petit recently claimed he would be sacked within the next 12 months.

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