It is very difficult to predict who the next permanent manager of Chelsea will be. Calum McFarlane will remain in interim charge until the end of the season while the Blues continue their search in the background. Andoni Iraola has been suggested as the early frontrunner. But names like Cesc Fabregas, Marco Silva, Eddie Howe, Xabi Alonso and quite a few others have been suggested as potential options as well.
Of course, bringing in a former Chelsea player would give a lift to the fanbase, most of whom have already lost their trust in BlueCo. Fabregas is not the only former Premier League winner on their radar.
According to O Dia (Via Sport Witness), Felipe Luis is among the names being considered as Chelsea reassess their direction.
Let’s not forget, Chelsea were believed to have held talks with Luis before they ended up appointing Liam Rosenior. And it looks like the Blues could look to renew them. It is worth mentioning that those discussions might have played a big role in the Brazilian’s departure from Flamengo.
Luis was incredibly successful with Flamengo
Luis spent about 18 months in charge of Flamengo. But that was enough for him to win seven titles with the Brazilian club. That included the Copa Libertadores, the Brazilian Serie A and the Copa do Brasil. He was named the South American Coach of the Year in 2025.
That kind of success cannot be overlooked. Luis surely has to have a lot of quality to deliver that in his very first role in management, within 18 months.
He was a serial winner as a player as well, even winning a Premier League title with Chelsea, although he did play a backup role to Cesar Azpilicueta for the majority of the campaign. He lifted seven trophies with Atletico Madrid, ten with Flamengo as a player and even won the Copa America for Brazil.
Would Luis be what Chelsea need at this point in time?
Under different circumstances, a move for Luis would make sense. But unfortunately, at this moment, it feels like too big of a risk.
Chelsea must absolutely get their next appointment right. BlueCo have painted themselves into a corner and they are no longer in a position to take risks. Is Luis a guaranteed success? Unfortunately not.
Flamengo are serial winners in Brazilian football. Of course, Luis still had to get them over the finish line and did so consistently. But how would he do with a Chelsea team that is not at that level when compared to their rivals? And would his success in the Brazilian game translate to English and European football?
