Liam Rosenior names Chelsea star who’s career he’s “so excited for” | OneFootball

Liam Rosenior has defended Mamadou Sarr after his mistake against PSG and insisted he’s a massive part of the club’s plans going forward.

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The Blues recalled Sarr from his loan at Strasbourg in January due to centre back issues at the club, and he’s made five appearances so far.

Rosenior knows the Senegal international well having worked with him at Strasbourg, but he’s another player who will need time.

Liam Rosenior defends Mamadou Sarr after PSG mistake

Rosenior opted to start Sarr in a back three with Trevoh Chalobah and Jorrel Hato against PSG on Tuesday night.

Sarr has experience of playing against PSG in France, but made a mistake inside the first ten minutes as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia took advantage and scored.

It was a difficult moment for Sarr, and Rosenior took the decision to replace him at half time, but speaking ahead of the Everton game the 41-year-old has backed the youngster to improve.

“It’s a lot. It’s a lot, and it’s a lot for all of us at this club, because we are expected to achieve in the now,” he told his pre-match press conference.

“I’ve worked with him for nearly two years. I’m so excited for his career. That’s why he’s here. You have to go through negative experiences at times to improve.

“He’ll come back. He trained very well today. He’s completely a massive part of our plans moving forward.

“And this, in the long run, for the pain that he’s gone through, will make him an even better player.”

Chelsea looking to sign a centre back in the summer

Whilst Sarr is still finding his feet, the Blues are thought to still be in the market for a centre back in the summer.

Chelsea failed in their pursuit of Jeremy Jacquet in January, with the Frenchman deciding to join Liverpool instead.

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