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Rosenior Takes Responsibility, Defends Sanchez After Costly Errors Versus Arsenal

The new Chelsea head coach said his tactical instructions, introduced after just two training sessions with the goalkeeper, explain the lapses.

Soccer Football - Premier League - Fulham v Chelsea - Craven Cottage, London, Britain - January 7, 2026 Chelsea's Robert Sanchez concedes their second goal scored by Fulham's Harry Wilson Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
Soccer Football - Carabao Cup - Semi Final - First Leg - Chelsea v Arsenal - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - January 14, 2026 Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

Overview

  • In the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg at Stamford Bridge, Robert Sanchez misjudged a corner for Ben White’s opener and then fumbled a routine cross that let Viktor Gyokeres score.
  • Liam Rosenior said he is accountable for mistakes made under his direction and emphasized he is asking Sanchez to do things he has not done before.
  • He noted it was Sanchez’s first match under him after only two days of work together.
  • Rosenior highlighted a late save he called “absolutely world-class,” saying it kept Chelsea in the tie.
  • He said he is coaching specific triggers and patterns but would not reveal details, and pledged to protect and support his players as they adapt.