Chelsea FC have dismissed head coach Liam Rosenior
with immediate effect, just four months after his appointment at the club.
Rosenior had signed a long-term five-and-a-half-year
contract after joining from French side Strasbourg, which is also linked to
Chelsea co-owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital. However, his tenure
quickly unravelled after a poor run of results.
During his spell, he recorded 11 wins in 23 matches
across all competitions. The situation worsened following a 3–0 defeat to
Brighton, which marked Chelsea’s fifth consecutive league game without
scoring—their worst goalless streak since 1912.
After the defeat, Rosenior described the team’s
performance as “indefensible” and “unacceptable,” amid visible frustration from
travelling supporters. The result left Chelsea in seventh place in the Premier
League, seven points behind Liverpool, who currently occupy the final Champions
League qualification spot.
In the meantime, Calum McFarlane will take charge of
the team as interim head coach until the end of the season, starting with the
FA Cup semi-final against Leeds United.
In an official statement, Chelsea expressed
appreciation for Rosenior’s efforts, noting that he had conducted himself with
professionalism during his time at the club. The club, however, said recent
performances fell below required standards, especially with key objectives
still ahead this season.
Chelsea added that McFarlane will be supported by
existing backroom staff as the club pushes for European qualification and FA
Cup success. The statement also confirmed that the club will begin a review
process aimed at appointing a long-term head coach to restore stability.
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