Following Chelsea's recent struggles, including a three-goal defeat to Manchester City, questions are being raised about the team's trajectory under Liam Rosenior's leadership. Despite initially pointing to Chelsea's fourth-place standing in the Premier League table since his appointment, Rosenior now faces increased pressure as the team has slipped to ninth place after a string of losses.
Their performance against top-tier teams, including an 8-2 aggregate loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, has highlighted the significant gap between Chelsea and elite teams. The team's unbeaten start under Rosenior was short-lived, with Arsenal ending their streak, and subsequent losses to Manchester City and others have led to concerns about Chelsea's ability to secure a top-five finish. Rosenior's tenure has seen some positive results, including wins against Napoli and Aston Villa, but the overall trend suggests that Chelsea may be moving backward. With only six Premier League games remaining, Chelsea trails Liverpool by four points, making their outlook for a Champions League spot bleak.
However, underlying numbers, such as expected goals, indicate that Chelsea's performances under Rosenior have been better than their results suggest, offering some encouragement for the future.