Chelsea have dismissed manager Liam Rosenior after 106 days in charge, according to Sky Sports. The former Hull City head coach departed following a period of declining form. His tenure was the shortest of any permanent Chelsea manager in the Premier League era.
The club hierarchy reportedly grew concerned with tactical rigidness and a lack of connection with the first-team squad, per The Guardian. Rosenior prioritised ball retention, yet Chelsea failed to convert possession into goals during several recent fixtures. His exit follows a 3-0 defeat in his final match.
Several senior players expressed dissatisfaction with training methods and tactical instructions. Chelsea owners moved quickly to terminate the contract as the team fell into the bottom half of the table. A search for a permanent successor has commenced, with first-team coaches expected to lead training in the interim period. Rosenior leaves with a win percentage of 22 per cent across all competitions, according to Opta statistics.
