Following Chelsea's recent 3-0 defeat to Manchester City, the team has dropped to ninth place in the Premier League, sparking concerns about their trajectory under Liam Rosenior's guidance. Despite initially showing promise with four consecutive wins, Chelsea has only managed to secure one victory in their last seven games. The pressure is mounting, especially with an upcoming match against Manchester United.
Rosenior's tenure has been marked by a mix of impressive wins, such as away victories against Napoli and Aston Villa, and disappointing losses, including a crushing 8-2 aggregate defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. The team's average of 1.54 points per game under Rosenior is a slight improvement from the previous season but still falls short of what is required to secure a Champions League spot. With only six games remaining, Chelsea is four points behind Liverpool, and their chances of finishing in the top five look bleak. While Rosenior has highlighted the need for time to 'sort things out,' similar to Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp's experiences at Manchester City and Liverpool, fans are growing increasingly pessimistic.
The team's mental fragility, lack of experience, and discipline issues have all contributed to their struggles. However, underlying numbers suggest that Chelsea's performances have been better than their results indicate, with the team creating more quality chances than they have conceded.
Nevertheless, with the stakes high, Rosenior faces a daunting task in convincing fans that he is the right person to lead the club forward.