Liam Rosenior faces growing pressure as Chelsea's 4-0 Carabao Cup semi-final defeat against Arsenal raises serious questions over his future at Stamford Bridge.
Rosenior, under intense scrutiny after the dismal display, must now accept that a goalkeeper like Robert Sánchez cannot be considered good enough to challenge top-four teams for major honors. The 41-year-old has been in charge since October 2022 and has a six-and-a-half year contract, but his future looks increasingly uncertain.
The evidence against him is stark. Chelsea have spent heavily on players yet remain stuck in the lower reaches of the Premier League. The club's youth academy continues to develop talented youngsters, including Estêvão Willian, who impressed despite being only 18 years old. However, their progress has been hindered by a lack of ambition and poor squad management.
The Chelsea fans' discontent with Rosenior is palpable. During the match, supporters repeatedly chanted "you're getting sacked in the morning" whenever he was on the touchline, indicating that his position is no longer tenable. Furthermore, there are growing doubts over whether Rosenior can correct the club's fundamental issues.
The signs of improvement under Rosenior were evident during the second half when Alejandro Garnacho came off the bench to score two goals and Pedro Neto made an impact in midfield. However, it was not enough to stem the tide against a well-organized Arsenal side who dominated possession and scored four unanswered goals after falling behind.
Chelsea's squad is severely depleted due to injuries and illness, with several key players missing from the starting lineup. This lack of depth exposed Rosenior's team selection, tactics, and transfer business decisions.
Ultimately, Rosenior must now confront the reality that Chelsea require a far superior goalkeeper than Sánchez if they are to compete for major honors. The question is whether he has the courage or vision to make the necessary changes to turn the club around.
Rosenior, under intense scrutiny after the dismal display, must now accept that a goalkeeper like Robert Sánchez cannot be considered good enough to challenge top-four teams for major honors. The 41-year-old has been in charge since October 2022 and has a six-and-a-half year contract, but his future looks increasingly uncertain.
The evidence against him is stark. Chelsea have spent heavily on players yet remain stuck in the lower reaches of the Premier League. The club's youth academy continues to develop talented youngsters, including Estêvão Willian, who impressed despite being only 18 years old. However, their progress has been hindered by a lack of ambition and poor squad management.
The Chelsea fans' discontent with Rosenior is palpable. During the match, supporters repeatedly chanted "you're getting sacked in the morning" whenever he was on the touchline, indicating that his position is no longer tenable. Furthermore, there are growing doubts over whether Rosenior can correct the club's fundamental issues.
The signs of improvement under Rosenior were evident during the second half when Alejandro Garnacho came off the bench to score two goals and Pedro Neto made an impact in midfield. However, it was not enough to stem the tide against a well-organized Arsenal side who dominated possession and scored four unanswered goals after falling behind.
Chelsea's squad is severely depleted due to injuries and illness, with several key players missing from the starting lineup. This lack of depth exposed Rosenior's team selection, tactics, and transfer business decisions.
Ultimately, Rosenior must now confront the reality that Chelsea require a far superior goalkeeper than Sánchez if they are to compete for major honors. The question is whether he has the courage or vision to make the necessary changes to turn the club around.
the problem ain't just about rosener... it's about the whole system 
chelsea's spent a fortune on players but still can't seem to string together a decent game 
they need to rethink their approach, not just their goalie 
we need a new gk statin 1.5 mill isnt gonna cut it anymore our squad needs a major overhaul too lol we cant keep relying on estevao willian to come in & salvage games 
to make the necessary adjustments. Can he do that? 
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omg can u blame rosior??! the squad's been riddled with injuries and illness lol how's a manager s'posed 2 fix that?? 
but seriously, he needs 2 step up his game & make some real changes ASAP 
that youngster estevao willian is gonna take off tho!! we need 2 see more ambition from the club & rosior in particular 
. Whatever it is, one thing's for sure: Rosenior's gotta make some tough decisions if he wants to save his job... and the team's future 
. They've got some talent in the youth academy, but they need someone with more vision and ambition leading them 
. It's like, Rosenior's contract is still on for ages, but I think he needs to be honest with himself and the fans – if he can't deliver top-four teams, then maybe it's time to move on 
- 41 and still getting sacked in the morning, can't believe this guy got that long at the helm, squad management is killing Chelsea 
He was only appointed like 2 years ago, and yeah maybe he didn't quite hit the mark yet. But 6.5 yrs is a long time, man! That's like, forever 
... but I think there's gotta be a way for him to turn this around. Maybe he just needs some fresh blood (not literally lol) or a change of strategy 
. He's got the potential to be a top-notch player if given the chance. The youth academy is doing great work, let's give them some more support 
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. The fans are right to be frustrated, it's clear something needs to change at the club. Can't keep blaming the same person for all our problems 
. They're not taking risks or investing in new talent, just sticking with what they know (even if it isn't working). We need a change in strategy to get this club back on track 
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. The fact that they're spending millions on players yet still can't get out of the lower tier is wild 
. Can Rosenior muster up the courage to make some tough decisions and turn this ship around? Only time will tell 
Estêvão Willian's the future 
. They need someone with a better understanding of the game & who can make bold transfers 
The youth academy is full of talent, Estêvão Willian's debut was impressive at just 18 years old 
. It's time for the club to invest in their own players rather than relying on expensive imports.