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Why have Chelsea sacked Liam Rosenior after 106 days at Charge? Check Full Record, Key Points
Chelsea Football Club have parted company with head coach Liam Rosenior after just 106 days in charge, the club confirmed on Wednesday (April 22).
The 41-year-old, who joined from Strasbourg in January on a six-and-a-half-year deal following Enzo Maresca’s exit, has been dismissed amid a dismal run of five successive Premier League defeats.
The latest came in a damaging 3-0 loss to Brighton on Tuesday, where Chelsea failed to register a shot on target and produced one of their lowest expected goals (xG) figures of the season.
Rosenior’s tenure was marked by tactical experimentation and growing frustration, including his post-Brighton comments criticising the players’ “unacceptable” and “indefensible” performance. Fan discontent has grown, with travelling supporters booing both the manager and squad during the slump, which has jeopardised Chelsea’s hopes of securing a top-five finish and Champions League qualification.
“Chelsea Football Club has today parted company with head coach Liam Rosenior. We would like to thank Liam for his efforts and wish him well for the future. Calum McFarlane will take charge of the team on an interim basis until the end of the season as we conduct a thorough process to appoint a new head coach.”
The decision reflects mounting pressure on the BlueCo ownership after another turbulent campaign. Rosenior arrived with a reputation for progressive coaching but struggled to impose his ideas on a squad dealing with injuries and inconsistency. Reports suggest internal discussions had been ongoing, with some players reportedly unconvinced by his methods.
Liam Rosenior's Record as Chelsea Manager
Tenure: 8 January 2026 – 22 April 2026 (106 days)
Total Matches: 23
Overall Record: 11 Wins, 2 Draws, 10 Losses
Win Percentage: 47.8%
Premier League Record
| Competition | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | Points per Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 1.31 |
Note: Rosenior’s Premier League record ranks as one of the poorest among permanent Chelsea managers this century.
Key Highlights
- Started strongly with a historic 5-1 FA Cup win against Charlton Athletic on his debut – the biggest winning margin by any Chelsea manager in their first game.
- Secured early positive results, including several Premier League victories.
- Ended with five consecutive Premier League defeats without scoring a goal, the club’s worst such run in over a century.
- Left Chelsea in 7th place in the Premier League table, with Champions League qualification hopes damaged.
Story first published: Thursday, April 23, 2026, 0:17 [IST]
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