Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has kicked off his tenure at Stamford Bridge with a positive start, securing back-to-back Premier League victories under his watch. The 41-year-old Englishman has steadied the ship after the departure of former head coach Enzo Maresca, who left Chelsea in shock, citing a need for change to give the team the best chance of getting the season back on track.
Since Rosenior's appointment mid-season, Chelsea have beaten Charlton in the FA Cup third round, lost at home to Arsenal in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final, and then won convincingly against Crystal Palace. The Blues' youthful squad, the youngest in the Premier League, has performed admirably under Rosenior's guidance.
However, there are still areas for improvement, particularly set-pieces, where Chelsea have conceded all five goals since Rosenior took over. To address this vulnerability, he has focused on other low-hanging fruit, such as encouraging his players to be more aggressive and improving team spirit.
Rosenior acknowledged the positive start but emphasized that it's early days and there's still much work to be done. He stressed the importance of consistency in every game they play, saying, "They're engaging... I think they're believing in what they're doing." When asked if he was already winning over supporters, Rosenior replied, "I hope so... It's two-way. I have to earn that - I'm aware of that."
The club's hierarchy has high expectations for Rosenior and still demands Champions League qualification, a target that seems achievable given Chelsea's favorable fixtures over the next few weeks. Despite some unrest from fans, particularly with anti-ownership chants, Rosenior's positive start is a welcome respite for the Blues' supporters.
As Rosenior continues to build momentum without reinventing the wheel, it remains to be seen whether he can sustain this form and steer Chelsea towards their long-term goals. With several crucial matches on the horizon, including a trip to face Italian champions Napoli in the Champions League, Rosenior will need to remain focused and adaptable to ensure his team stays on track.
Since Rosenior's appointment mid-season, Chelsea have beaten Charlton in the FA Cup third round, lost at home to Arsenal in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final, and then won convincingly against Crystal Palace. The Blues' youthful squad, the youngest in the Premier League, has performed admirably under Rosenior's guidance.
However, there are still areas for improvement, particularly set-pieces, where Chelsea have conceded all five goals since Rosenior took over. To address this vulnerability, he has focused on other low-hanging fruit, such as encouraging his players to be more aggressive and improving team spirit.
Rosenior acknowledged the positive start but emphasized that it's early days and there's still much work to be done. He stressed the importance of consistency in every game they play, saying, "They're engaging... I think they're believing in what they're doing." When asked if he was already winning over supporters, Rosenior replied, "I hope so... It's two-way. I have to earn that - I'm aware of that."
The club's hierarchy has high expectations for Rosenior and still demands Champions League qualification, a target that seems achievable given Chelsea's favorable fixtures over the next few weeks. Despite some unrest from fans, particularly with anti-ownership chants, Rosenior's positive start is a welcome respite for the Blues' supporters.
As Rosenior continues to build momentum without reinventing the wheel, it remains to be seen whether he can sustain this form and steer Chelsea towards their long-term goals. With several crucial matches on the horizon, including a trip to face Italian champions Napoli in the Champions League, Rosenior will need to remain focused and adaptable to ensure his team stays on track.
! Liam Rosenior's positive start as manager is exactly what we needed after that shocking departure 
. It's great to see the young squad coming together and playing some exciting football 
️. Of course, there are still areas for improvement, but I think Rosenior's focus on team spirit and aggression is a winning formula 
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. Consistency is key, and if he can keep this momentum going, we might just see some amazing things from Chelsea 
️. The Champions League matches coming up are gonna be crucial, but I'm confident in Rosenior's ability to adapt and lead the team to success 
. Bring on Napoli! 
! The young squad's been doing alright under him so far, but let's be real, they gotta sort out those set-pieces ASAP 
. I mean, 5 goals conceded since he took over? That's just not cool 
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. The fans are getting restless, and Rosenior knows that 
. He's talking about building team spirit and encouraging aggression... I think we're gonna see some serious growth from this squad 
. Can they keep the momentum going? Will Rosenior be able to adapt and make the right calls under pressure? Time will tell 
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so Rosenior's started off alright but let's not get ahead of ourselves 2 weeks is a long time in football ngl. what's the squad like 41 yrs old as manager sounds like a bit of a rookie to me needs some stats or vids of his previous work tho 
. It's like he's saying, okay we've got some weaknesses here, let's tackle them one by one instead of trying to overhaul everything all at once. And that makes so much sense, 'cause if you try to fix too many things at once it can get overwhelming 
He needs to crack that code ASAP or Chelsea might struggle in the long run.
And let's not forget about Enzo Maresca - I wonder if he was being too harsh on the team. Maybe Rosenior's approach is just what they needed? 
especially since chelsea's squad is so young, it's awesome to see them gel 
are like, totally giving me life lol, i mean who needs a footballing CV when you've got two Prem wins under your belt 
! but seriously though, 41 is old for a manager btw 
. and those set-pieces need some serious work ASAP 
. gotta love how he's focusing on team spirit over just tweaking the tactics tho 
. Maybe focusing on defensive training or getting some new faces in will sort that out? 
. And what's with the focus on improving set-pieces? Like, come on, it's basic 
! He's really getting the most outta that young squad, ya know? They're learning fast and showing some real spirit