Liam Rosenior Takes Chelsea Helm, Vows to Win Trophies

10 January 2026at16:20

Coach Liam Rosenior, who has taken over from Enzo Maresca, is preparing to lead the Chelsea team for the first time on Saturday evening in an FA Cup clash against Charlton.

During his inaugural press conference as Chelsea manager, Rosenior reflected on his previous tenure with French club Strasbourg. He stated: "I'll be honest: when I arrived at Strasbourg, I was ridiculed by the media. They said my team would finish last, that it was an impossible project, that the players were too young, inexperienced, and that I was nothing, just an unknown Englishman."

Rosenior added that his Strasbourg side concluded that season "three points from the Champions League," emphasizing his philosophy. He asserted: "External noise is just noise. If you focus on the work, on your players, your staff and your process, I believe you can achieve great things."

Expressing his significant ambitions for Chelsea, Rosenior declared: "I am here to win. This project is a project of victory. It is about nothing else but the pursuit of titles."

The new manager will also face Arsenal on Wednesday in the first leg of the League Cup semi-final.

Q&A

When is Liam Rosenior's first game as Chelsea manager?

Liam Rosenior's debut as Chelsea manager is set for Saturday evening in an FA Cup clash against Charlton. He will also face Arsenal in the first leg of the League Cup semi-final on Wednesday.

What is Liam Rosenior's coaching philosophy for Chelsea, based on his previous role?

Liam Rosenior's philosophy, honed at Strasbourg, prioritizes focusing on work, players, and process over "external noise." He asserts his Chelsea project is fundamentally about the pursuit of titles and victory.

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