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Chelsea FC has sacked manager Liam Rosenior after a dismal run of form left the club struggling to meet expectations.
Following a series of five consecutive Premier League defeats, Rosenior, who had only been in charge for four months, was dismissed on Wednesday. This comes as Chelsea suffered seven losses in their last eight games across all competitions, failing to score in several matches. The team’s 3-0 loss to Brighton on Tuesday, which Rosenior described as “unacceptable,” was the final straw for the club’s hierarchy.
A club statement confirmed the decision, emphasising that while it was not taken lightly, recent results and performances had fallen well below the required standards.
“There is still so much more to play for this season,” the statement added, signalling the urgency for a change.
Rosenior was appointed in January after leaving French club Strasbourg, with the club’s American owners hoping his arrival could rejuvenate the squad following Enzo Maresca’s departure.
Despite early signs of improvement, Chelsea’s season quickly unravelled. The Blues were knocked out of the League Cup by Arsenal and suffered a humiliating 8-2 aggregate defeat against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. A growing disconnect between the manager and the squad became evident in recent weeks, with players like Enzo Fernandez and Marc Cucurella publicly questioning the decision to part ways with Maresca.
In the aftermath, assistant coach Calum McFarlane has been appointed as caretaker manager, with his first challenge coming on Sunday in an FA Cup semi-final against Leeds United.
With just four games remaining in the Premier League season, Chelsea sit seventh, seven points off the Champions League places.
McFarlane’s task will be to secure a place in European football to ease the club’s financial strain, as Chelsea posted a staggering £262.4 million ($349.3 million) pre-tax loss last season. The club’s ownership, under the BlueCo consortium, has faced criticism for its erratic transfer policies and inconsistent performance.
The sacking of Rosenior marks another low point in Chelsea’s recent history, as fans continue to voice frustration over the club’s direction and leadership. With a substantial amount spent on players, including the £1.35 billion investment since the takeover, the pressure is mounting for a return to top-tier football.
