Overview
- Liam Rosenior’s first match in charge is the FA Cup third round at Charlton on Saturday, with an 8pm kick-off live on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+.
- At his first press conference, Rosenior said he will make the decisions at Chelsea, vowed to work relentlessly and aimed to take the team to the next level.
- He promised high-tempo, front-foot football built from the back and praised Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen as strong with their feet, while stressing changes will be phased in.
- Rosenior has already met the squad, watched the Fulham defeat from the stands and led initial sessions at Cobham, noting prior links with Liam Delap, Rob Sanchez and Andrey Santos.
- His move from fellow BlueCo club Strasbourg highlights the multi-club pathway that enabled close assessment, even as some observers question managerial autonomy and fans plan a protest before the Brentford game on Jan. 17.