Rosenior is safe even if Chelsea miss out on Champions League football | OneFootball

Chelsea have no plans to sack Liam Rosenior even if the club fails to qualify for the Champions League, according to The Telegraph.

The Chelsea hierarchy is backing Rosenior to lead their long-term project.

Despite a mixed run of form, Rosenior’s position is secure and will not be reviewed before the summer of 2027.

The 41-year-old replaced Enzo Maresca at the turn of the year and has overseen 19 matches so far. He has lost seven and drawn two (W10).

Even with the shoddy record, he retains the confidence of those upstairs at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea’s current points-per-game average under Rosenior (1.7) marginally improves on Maresca’s 1.6 earlier in the campaign, their statistical justification for patience.

They also believe that the disruption caused by a managerial change midway through the season has contributed to inconsistency on the pitch.

The focus is already shifting toward a crucial summer window, with Chelsea targeting reinforcements at centre-back, in midfield, and in attack.

Goalkeeper Mike Penders is expected to return from his loan spell at Strasbourg to compete for the No.1 spot.

However, uncertainty remains in that position after Rosenior’s handling of Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen raised eyebrows.

Four straight defeats and 12 goals conceded have intensified scrutiny, but Chelsea maintain that Rosenior needs 65 to 70 games to implement his ideas.

There is still plenty at stake this season. Chelsea sit just a point off fifth place, with qualification for the Champions League still within reach.

Meanwhile, Chelsea are in the FA Cup quarter-final, where they face Port Vale, another potential route to silverware.

This unwavering backing feels more like stagnation. Continuing with Rosenior is emblematic of a club lowering its standards under its current ownership.

The football lacks identity, his tactical approach has repeatedly fallen short in big games, and his press conferences offer little beyond tired platitudes.

The players are not improving, and the defensive situation looks even worse.

Chelsea once thrived on elite standards and ruthless decision-making. This new management continues to show they are not cut out to lead this club.