Behdad Eghbali, Chelsea's co-owner, has expressed his support for head coach Liam Rosenior and acknowledged the unexpected departure of Enzo Maresca as a setback for the team. Eghbali stated that the club's policy is to avoid making changes to the head coach during the season, but the sudden departure of Maresca has had a negative impact. Despite the current challenging situation, with Chelsea at risk of missing out on next season's Champions League, Eghbali remains optimistic about the team's prospects. He emphasized the importance of stability and believes that Rosenior has the necessary attributes to achieve success.
The co-owner also addressed the club's transfer policy, indicating a shift towards signing more experienced players to complement the existing youth-oriented approach. Eghbali assured fans that the ownership group is committed to delivering trophies and improving the team's performance.