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.
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.
