Chelsea sack Liam Rosenior after three months as poor results hit club

Blues part ways with coach after five straight losses, search for replacement begins

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Liam Rosenior
Liam Rosenior

Chelsea F.C. don sack Liam Rosenior after three months in charge following poor results and disappointing performances for the Premier League side.

Liam Rosenior, wey sign five-and-a-half-year deal after leaving Strasbourg, manage only 11 wins in 23 matches before the club decide to part ways with am.

Poor run of form cost him job

The final blow come after Chelsea suffer 3-0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion F.C., making it five straight league losses without scoring — the club’s worst run since 1912.

The defeat drop Chelsea to seventh position for Premier League table, seven points behind Champions League spot.

Rosenior himself describe the performance as “unacceptable” after fans express anger during the match.

Club statement

Chelsea management say the decision no be easy but necessary due to poor results.

“Recent performances fall below expected standards,” the club talk, adding say dem still get plenty to fight for this season.

Replacement options under consideration

Reports say Chelsea dey consider names like:

  • Andoni Iraola (Bournemouth coach)
  • Marco Silva (Fulham manager)
  • Edin Terzić (former Dortmund boss)

Interim manager appointed

Assistant coach Calum McFarlane don take over as interim manager till end of the season.

Him first match go be FA Cup semi-final clash against Leeds United for Wembley.

Bad statistics pile up

Chelsea recent form show serious struggle:

  • Only 1 win in last 9 matches
  • No clean sheet in 12 league games
  • 5 straight losses without scoring
  • Among lowest points in last 9 EPL games

The club say dem go take time reflect and find long-term solution to stabilise the team.

Chelsea fans now dey hope say new leadership go revive the club before season end.

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