Overview
- The 41-year-old arrived from co‑owned Racing Strasbourg to replace Enzo Maresca earlier this week.
- Chelsea won 5-1 at The Valley through goals by Jorrel Hato, Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Guiu, Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernández.
- Rosenior made eight changes, resting Cole Palmer, Reece James and Malo Gusto with minor knocks, and leaned on fringe and younger players.
- He became the first Chelsea manager since Antonio Conte in 2016 to win his debut, emphasizing intensity and better reactions over major tactical shifts.
- Chelsea fans again protested BlueCo’s ownership, and the new coach now faces Arsenal on Wednesday in the Carabao Cup semi‑final first leg.