Despite Liam Rosenior's initial optimism, pointing out Chelsea's fourth-place position in the Premier League table, their recent performance has raised concerns. A three-goal defeat to Manchester City has dropped them to ninth place, marking their third consecutive Premier League loss without scoring. This, combined with their 8-2 aggregate loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, has resulted in five losses from six games across all competitions, putting their top-five finish in jeopardy. Rosenior's tenure began positively, with four consecutive Premier League wins, but they have only won one of their last seven games.
The significant gap between Chelsea and top-tier teams was highlighted by their losses to PSG and Manchester City. While Rosenior has achieved impressive wins against Napoli and Aston Villa, the Manchester City loss has fueled supporter pessimism ahead of their match against Manchester United. With an average of 1.54 points per Premier League game under Rosenior, Chelsea's results have not significantly improved, and their trajectory suggests they may struggle to secure a Champions League spot.
Rosenior has reminded fans that even prominent coaches like Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp needed time to establish themselves, but with only six Premier League games remaining, Chelsea's outlook appears bleak. The team's mental fragility, discipline issues, and inability to hold leads have contributed to their struggles. Although underlying numbers indicate Chelsea's performances have improved under Rosenior, with the second-highest net expected goals among Premier League teams, their recent results have been damaging. To convince fans of his capabilities, Rosenior must oversee significantly improved results in the coming weeks.