- Chelsea have relieved Liam Rosenior of his duties as the club’s head coach following the poor performance of the team
- Rosenior, who was only appointed in January, led a five-game losing streak in the league, the club’s first since 1912.
- Callum McFarlane will take over as interim manager for the remainder of the season, with the FA Cup semi-finals looming
Chelsea has announced the immediate dismissal of its head coach Liam Rosenior.
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Chelsea fired Liam Rosenior after 3 months
Rosenior is leaving the club, having only joined in January to replace Enzo Maresca.
His last game in charge was a 3-0 loss against Brighton and Hove Albion, which was Chelsea’s fifth straight win in the league.
In an official statement, Chelsea revealed that it was a difficult decision to take, but recent results left them with no choice. Rosenior leaves the club in seventh place, seven points behind Liverpoolwhich takes the last place in the Champions League.
The sixth-placed side can still qualify for next season’s Champions League, but will need Aston Villa to finish fifth and win the Europa League for that to happen.
“Liam has conducted himself in a highly professional manner following his mid-season appointment. This has not been a decision the Club has taken lightly, however recent results and performances have fallen below the required standards with much still to play for this season. Everyone at Chelsea FC wishes Liam all the best for the future.”
Who is the new Chelsea coach?
Callum McFarlane, who took charge of the club for two games before Rosenior was appointed, has been given the interim reins as the club search for a new head coach.
The club have also vowed to take time for self-reflection as they prepare to hire a ninth different manager since 2022.
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“Calum McFarlane will take charge of the team as Interim Head Coach until the end of the season with support from the club’s current staff, as we strive to achieve European qualification and progress in the FA Cup. As the club strives to stabilize the Head Coach position, we will undertake a self-reflection process to make the right long-term appointment.”
What’s next for Chelsea?
McFarlane’s first game in charge in his second spell will be the FA Cup semi-final against Leeds United on Sunday.
If he wins, he will face Manchester City or Southampton in the final.
League action resumes in May with a game against Nottingham Forest before traveling away to Liverpool. Their last two games will be against Tottenham and Sunderland.
Why Chelsea are facing a European ban
In addition, Chelsea could face a European ban if they fail to qualify for the Champions League, according to financial experts.
Missing out on the Champions League would be a disaster for the club’s finances.
The club has recently had to agree with the Premier League and UEFA regarding financial irregularities.
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