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Chelsea taps McFarlane interim, seals leaks before Leeds semi.

4/26/2026

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Chelsea named Calum McFarlane interim manager after sacking Liam Rosenior following a 3-0 defeat to Brighton.
McFarlane warned that leaks of the line-up, including Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer’s absences, must stop after Marc Cucurella’s barber disclosed them.
He said the club has addressed the leak, reminded staff not to reveal line-ups, and will seek to end its slump in the FA Cup semi-final against Leeds United on Sunday.

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Chelsea named Calum McFarlane interim manager after sacking Liam Rosenior following a 3-0 defeat to Brighton.
McFarlane warned that leaks of the line-up, including Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer’s absences, must stop after Marc Cucurella’s barber disclosed them.
He said the club has addressed the leak, reminded staff not to reveal line-ups, and will seek to end its slump in the FA Cup semi-final against Leeds United on Sunday.