“Disappointing” – New manager criticises crucial error from key player he has already publicly backed | OneFootball

Liam Rosenior notably called his goalkeepers “world class” in his first interview as Chelsea manager. It’s a statement not many fans would agree with given what they’ve seen in the last couple of years.

Robert Sanchez didn’t waste any time in proving his new boss wrong. In his first start for Rosenior, he flapped at the corner which set up Arsenal’s first goal, then let a cross squirm between his hands for the second.

Rosenior admits Sanchez error “disappointing”

Rob Sanchez flaps at a corner for Arsenal’s first goal.

Rosenior couldn’t ignore it – he had to address his keeper’s form in speaking to Sky Sports post game:

“I think the first goal was disappointing. But it’s a team goal, it’s a team goal. It’s not just on Rob,” the coach said.

“I’m asking Rob to do things that he hasn’t done before. I said to him before the game, and I made this really clear, when my players make mistakes, I’m accountable. That’s on me.

“He made a save in the second half that was absolutely world-class. That could have got us out of the tie.

“He’s had a very good season, a very, very, very good performance. I stayed positive with him. I said: all my job is to help him, not to blame him. That’s his first game with me. I’ve had two days work with him.”

Sadly that just the Sanchez experience – two gaffes which give away goals in return for one superb save. That maths doesn’t work for a keeper, sadly.

In other news…

After a long period hearing that the plan was to do nothing in January, it seems Chelsea have dramatically changed their plans, with a defender now in their sights according to a top insider.

Rosenior has admitted it will take a while to get players to where he wants them to be in terms of playing his football – and some of his comments will worry fans a little bit.