Liam Rosenior fired by Chelsea as Liverpool rivals forced to cough up staggering sum
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesChelsea FCThe Blues have confirmed the decision to relieve Rosenior of his duties following the 3-0 loss at Brighton on Tuesday, which inflicted further damage on Chelsea's Champions League hopesChelsea has confirmed Liam Rosenior has been sacked following the 3-0 loss to BrightonChelsea has confirmed the decision to sack head coach Liam Rosenior in the wake of Tuesday's 3-0 defeat to Brighton.The Blues suffered a fifth consecutive Premier League defeat without scoring for the first time since 1912 and did not even manage a shot on target at the Amex.Rosenior described the performance as "unacceptable" and claimed major changes would be made ahead of Sunday's FA Cup semi-final against Leeds. However, the axe has fallen on the head coach, rather than the players."On behalf of everyone at Chelsea FC, we would like to place on record our gratitude to Liam and his staff for all their efforts during their time with the Club," Chelsea said in an official statement."Liam has always conducted himself with the highest integrity and professionalism following his appointment midway through the season."This has not been a decision the Club has taken lightly, however recent results and performances have fallen below the necessary standards with still so much more to play for this season.
Everyone at Chelsea FC wishes Liam every success in the future.""Calum McFarlane will take charge of the team as Interim Head Coach until the end of the season with support from existing Club backroom staff, as we strive to achieve European qualification and progress in the FA Cup."As the Club works to bring stability to the Head Coach position, we will undertake a process of self-reflection to make the right long-term appointment."McFarlane will be in charge when Chelsea travels to Anfield on May 9, a game that for much of the season looked set to be a decisive fixture in the race for the Champions League placesFor much of this season, Chelsea has been competing with Liverpool for a top-five finish - but the diabolical run of form has seen the Blues drop to seventh, seven points behind the Reds having played a game more.Even more galling for Chelsea, Rosenior signed a six-and-a-half year deal in January when he replaced Enzo Maresca, who guided the side to Conference League and Club World Cup success last year.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCChelsea FCPremier League