Rosenior admits under-fire winger had “difficult half” but still promises him more minutes soon | OneFootball

When a new manager comes in, there’s always renewed competition between players to try and get his attention.

At Chelsea, there have been some big winners and big losers. Alejandro Garnacho appeared to be in the former category to start with, as he bagged two cup goals against Arsenal off the bench in Liam Rosenior’s second game in charge.

But since then it’s been a struggle, with some really poor performances when he’s started. His efforts against West Ham a week ago have been particularly criticised, and the winger was taken off at half time.

Rosenior backs Garnacho to get back to his best

Liam Rosenior in his press conference.

Today it even reached the point where Liam Rosenior was asked about the Argentine in his press conference. His interrogator asked if he had “spoken to” Garnacho about his form:

“I have spoken to all of the players. I don’t know where the criticism comes from. I think, again, it comes with the territory of being a player or a coach for this great club,” Rosenior replied, trying to take the heat off.

“Garnacho, like all the players here, had a difficult half against West Ham. I’ve always shown some really bright moments coming on against Arsenal, and he’s going to be massive for us. We have a lot of games to come, and he’ll have plenty of opportunities to show his quality.”

With Jamie Gittens now out injured, that seems likely.

In other news…

The fitness of key attackers Cole Palmer and Estevao was also a major topic in the presser. Rosenior had good news on both fronts.

Rosenior also had updates on Reece James and Pedro Neto, who look far more likely to be fit and ready to play at the weekend when we take on Wolves after missing Tuesday’s game with Arsenal with “knocks.”