Chelsea have just released an official statement via their app, confirming the parting of ways with Head Coach Liam Rosenior.
After having overseen a historically bad run of form with the West London Club, BlueCo have pulled the trigger and sacked the blues Head Coach
In a club statement:
“On behalf of everyone at Chelsea FC, we would like to place on record our gratitude to Liam and his staff for all their efforts during their time with the Club”
“This has not been a decision the club has taken lightly, however recent results and performances have fallen below the necessary standards with still so much to play for this season”
“Everyone at Chelsea FC wishes Liam every success in the future.”
This comes after a 3-0 defeat to Brighton last night, which made it five league losses in a row for Rosenior’s men, equalling a tally last set in 1912.
Ahead of Chelsea’s FA Cup semi-final clash against Leeds this Saturday at Wembley, the ownership have reinstated Calum McFarlane once again as the interim manager:
“Calum McFarlane will take charge of the team as Interim Head Coach until the end of the season with support from existing club backroom staff, as we strive to achieve European qualification and progress in the FA Cup”
“As the club works to bring stability to the Head Coach position, we will undertake a process of self-reflection to make the right long-term appointment.”
Chelsea fans will be rolling their eyes at this statement, perhaps celebrating Rosenior’s departure but certainly frustrated at their club once again seeing themselves in the same dire managerial situation.
Some online point towards Julian Nagelsmann as the potential replacement, meanwhile we know that former Chelsea players and now managers Filipe Luis and Cesc Fabregas too have previously been under consideration.
Chelsea sit 7th in the league with just 4 games to go.
Will a change at this point in the season be enough to get them over the line and achieve European qualification and an FA Cup?
We’ll have to see.
