Chelsea have one thing going for them, and one thing set against them, as they try to persuade Luis Enrique to become their new manager: He loves English football and wants to coach in England. But he will need to be convinced they are as serious and committed as he is.
The 52-year-old regrets never playing in England and wants his next job to be in the Premier League. But he’s not someone you can say: ‘We’ll get back to you, we’ve got other candidates to see’. Either you want him or you don’t, and if you do he’ll match your commitment and then some.