Rosenior, who was Rooney's assistant at ‌Derby County and is currently in charge ‌of Ligue 1 side Strasbourg, is the front-runner to replace Enzo Maresca after the Italian left Stamford Bridge ⁠last week.

“Liam was so important for me,” ‌the former Manchester United striker said on ​the BBC’s The Wayne Rooney Show.

“He was incredible in his ‍coaching ability.

"I was more of the manager dealing with players and everything, ‍but I ‌learned a lot from him from that point of view. He’s done a great job as a whole," ⁠added Rooney.

Rosenior, 41, previously managed Hull City before joining Strasbourg in July 2024. He led the French club to a seventh-place finish in Ligue 1.

"If he goes in there (Chelsea), he won’t disappoint,” Rooney added.

“He’s been waiting for an opportunity like this.

"If you don’t take it now, ⁠then you’re never going to take ‌it. He’s done his apprenticeship, he’s done his work to get to that job.”

Chelsea, who are fifth in the Premier League, will ⁠face Fulham on Wednesday.

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