Chelsea continues to sink into crisis. Since the appointment of Liam Rosenior, who left RC Strasbourg, at the beginning of January following the unexpected departure of Enzo Maresca, the Blues are unrecognizable and display a historically low level.
With another defeat suffered this Tuesday evening on the Brighton pitch (3-0) at the opening of the 34th day of the Premier League, the residents of Stamford Bridge lost their fifth match in a row without scoring a single goal. A first for… 114 years (1912)!
Even worse. Since the appointment of the English tactician, Chelsea have posted a sad record of 11 wins and 2 draws in 23 matches, in all competitions, and have seen their qualification for the next Champions League be seriously compromised. The club is now seventh in the championship. Obviously very affected after this new poor performance, Liam Rosenior did not hesitate to raise his voice towards his players.
Rosenior: “I’m so angry”
“ I feel empty. I’m in pain. I’m touched. I’m so angry”, said the 41-year-old coach in a post-match press conference. “ This was unacceptable at all levels of the match. » Usually protective of his group, Rosenior this time highlighted his shortcomings.
“ I have continued to defend the players, but this performance tonight was indefensible,” he said. “ The way we conceded the goals, the duels we lost. Something has to change radically, here and now. We must look in the mirror. I have to look at myself in the mirror. But I can’t keep coming here and defending some of the things we’re seeing. »
Sanctions are then likely to fall during Chelsea’s next meeting, an FA Cup semi-final against Leeds, scheduled for this Sunday (4 p.m.). “ What happened was unacceptable to everyone around me, especially me. This must change. It’s a question of responsibility. I defended the players when necessary, but I cannot defend this performance. It does not reflect this club, it does not correspond in any way to what I expect from the group, and that must change. » Atmosphere.
