Liam Rosenior sacked as Chelsea manager
Chelsea's English head coach Liam Rosenior reacts on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Chelsea at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on April 21, 2026. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP)
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Liam Rosenior has been sacked as Chelsea manager following a
run of five successive Premier League defeats, the club announced on Wednesday.
The 41-year-old had only been in charge for just over three
months after being lured away from French side Strasbourg, which is affiliated
with Chelsea's American owners.
Chelsea's 3-0 defeat at the hands of Brighton on Tuesday
proved the last straw. It is the first time Chelsea have lost five consecutive
league games without scoring since 1912, a run which has left them seven points
adrift of the Champions League places.
"Chelsea Football Club has today parted company with
Head Coach Liam Rosenior," read a club statement.
"Liam has always conducted himself with the highest
integrity and professionalism following his appointment midway through the
season.
"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 more to play for this season."
Calum McFarlane will be in charge in a caretaker capacity,
the club added, with his first match an FA Cup semi-final against Leeds United
on Sunday.
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