Rosenior Confident in His Abilities as Chelsea's New Head Coach
New Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior is confident in his ability to succeed in the role, stating, "I'm not arrogant, I'm good at what I do." Rosenior, who joins from Strasbourg, will take charge of his first game at Charlton in the FA Cup third round on Saturday. Despite limited experience at top-level clubs, having managed just over 100 matches, Rosenior believes he has the skills to excel at Chelsea. He said, "You don't limit your ambitions. I've been successful in every job I've worked, whether as an interim, assistant, or head coach." Rosenior's appointment comes after Enzo Maresca's departure due to a breakdown in relations with the club. Rosenior, who will benefit from the experience of working under BlueCo's multi-club ownership, is determined to make his mark. He emphasized, "I am not promising success, but I am working towards it. I believe strongly that we can be successful here." To win over the fans, Rosenior knows he needs to deliver results. "I need to win games, and I think they need to see a team that represents them," he said. Rosenior, born not far from Chelsea, is aware of the expectations and pressure that come with managing a high-profile club. He stated, "The turnover of managers is huge, and the pressure is there from day one. I'm aware of that, but the bigger club you're at, the higher the privilege." Rosenior is the fourth permanent head coach hired by the Clearlake Capital-Todd Boehly consortium. He is conscious of the need to make swift decisions and is prepared to work tirelessly to achieve success. "I'll make the decisions at this club, that's why I've been brought in," he said. "I understand the expectations, and I'm not an alien; I know what's being said in the press." Chelsea has won just once in their last nine Premier League matches, slipping four points adrift of fourth place. Rosenior's first league game in charge will be at home to Brentford on January 17. He has told his players to focus on winning the next game and then the next, to build momentum. With the talent and professionalism of the group, Rosenior sees limitless potential and is ambitious to succeed. However, he acknowledges that it will take time and that he needs to address issues such as the team's poor discipline, which has seen them collect seven red cards this season. Rosenior believes that managing setbacks and reacting positively to adversity will be crucial. He wants his players to maintain their passion and edge while staying calm under pressure. As he prepares for his first game, Rosenior is confident that he can make a positive impact and lead Chelsea to success.