Chelsea's new head coach Liam Rosenior faces an uphill battle to gain the trust of his players, supporters, and, ultimately, the club's ownership. With three sporting directors from his own network, Rosenior knows how to navigate the intricate web of relationships within the club's inner circle, but it's not just about avoiding controversy; he needs to galvanize a team that is struggling with discipline on and off the pitch.
Rosenior will have to tackle the issue of throwing away leads at home, which has been an endemic problem for Chelsea. With 43 yellow cards and four reds in 20 league games, it's clear that better organization is needed. He also needs to rally his young squad, particularly Cole Palmer, whose season has been disrupted by a groin injury.
However, Rosenior's biggest challenge lies not in managing the team but in navigating the treacherous waters of fan expectations. The departure of Enzo Maresca last week was met with outrage, and some supporters are now planning to stage a protest against the board. This is not just about Maresca; it's about the perceived identity of the club under Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital ownership.
The culture shift that has led to fans becoming increasingly impatient with managers who fail to deliver results has created an environment where anyone can be hounded by supporters after a poor performance. Rosenior, as part of the same network as Boehly and Eghbali, will need to tread carefully to avoid being seen as a puppet for the board.
Rosenior's task is not just about winning matches but also about building relationships with his players, who are likely to be wary of him due to his limited experience in the Premier League. The pressure will be on immediately, with Chelsea facing a tough start to the season, including a Carabao Cup semi-final against Arsenal.
If Rosenior can rise to the challenge and prove himself, it could help win over the doubters and establish a new era of stability at Stamford Bridge. It won't be easy, but for Rosenior, getting the messaging right, looking like a Chelsea manager from day one, is crucial in winning back fans' trust and paving the way for success.
Rosenior will have to tackle the issue of throwing away leads at home, which has been an endemic problem for Chelsea. With 43 yellow cards and four reds in 20 league games, it's clear that better organization is needed. He also needs to rally his young squad, particularly Cole Palmer, whose season has been disrupted by a groin injury.
However, Rosenior's biggest challenge lies not in managing the team but in navigating the treacherous waters of fan expectations. The departure of Enzo Maresca last week was met with outrage, and some supporters are now planning to stage a protest against the board. This is not just about Maresca; it's about the perceived identity of the club under Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital ownership.
The culture shift that has led to fans becoming increasingly impatient with managers who fail to deliver results has created an environment where anyone can be hounded by supporters after a poor performance. Rosenior, as part of the same network as Boehly and Eghbali, will need to tread carefully to avoid being seen as a puppet for the board.
Rosenior's task is not just about winning matches but also about building relationships with his players, who are likely to be wary of him due to his limited experience in the Premier League. The pressure will be on immediately, with Chelsea facing a tough start to the season, including a Carabao Cup semi-final against Arsenal.
If Rosenior can rise to the challenge and prove himself, it could help win over the doubters and establish a new era of stability at Stamford Bridge. It won't be easy, but for Rosenior, getting the messaging right, looking like a Chelsea manager from day one, is crucial in winning back fans' trust and paving the way for success.
️ I think Rosenior's biggest mistake will be not addressing the elephant in the room - the fan expectations thing 
. He can't just ignore the outrage over Maresca's departure or the protest plans, 'cause it'll make things worse 
. What he needs to do is try to have an open conversation with the fans about what they want from the team and the club 
. I mean, we get it, we all wanna win 
, but there's gotta be some give and take here 
. The problem is, if he doesn't handle this just right, he'll end up being a scapegoat for everything 
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. I mean, Liam Rosenior's got some connections at the club, but that's not gonna guarantee results on the pitch. The fact that they're throwing away leads at home is a huge problem 
. And now, with these fans planning to protest against the board... it's gonna be tough for him to get his footing 
. But if things don't go right from the start, it's gonna be a long season for Chelsea 
I feel for Liam Rosenior, he's got his work cut out for him! As someone who's been around the block a few times, I can tell you that building trust with your team and fans takes time. It's not just about X's and O's on the pitch, it's about getting to know people and understanding what makes them tick.
at chelsea. i mean, someone throws a tantrum 'cause enzo maresca left and now ppl r protesting... that's not football, that's a cult 
. fans need to learn to support the team, not just their favorite players or certain ideologies 
. and what's with the obsession over the ownership? it's a club, not a puppet show 
. rosenior needs to win hearts & minds before he can even think about winning matches 
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The pressure on his first match against Arsenal is huge, and if he doesn't get it right, it'll be all over the news 
. Fans are already expecting him to deliver results, but it's not just about scoring more goals or winning matches, it's about creating a sustainable team that can perform consistently.
. If he can deliver results and prove himself over time, fans might start to trust him again 
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his season got totally derailed & i'm hopin he gets back 2 fitness ASAP 
now its on liam rosien 2 fix ths mess @ chelseafc 
& fans r getting restless 
got 2 build trust w/ players & fans ASAP 
And don't even get me started on the fans' expectations. I mean, come on, Enzo Maresca gets fired and suddenly it's a conspiracy against the ownership?