Chelsea sack manager Liam Rosinior after poor run

April 22, 2026 / 9:44 PM

Sharjah 24 – AFP: Chelsea FC has dismissed manager Liam Rosenior following a run of five consecutive defeats in the English Premier League, the club confirmed on Wednesday.

Five straight losses seal decision

The decision came after a 3-0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion, marking the first time since 1912 that Chelsea have lost five consecutive league matches without scoring.

Short spell at Stamford Bridge

Rosenior, 41, had been in charge for just three and a half months after joining from RC Strasbourg Alsace. He replaced Enzo Maresca in January but leaves after only 23 matches, following disappointing results across domestic and European competitions.

Club statement and interim appointment

In a statement, Chelsea said the decision was not taken lightly, praising Rosenior’s professionalism but acknowledging that recent performances fell short of expectations.

The club confirmed that Callum McFarlane will take over on an interim basis, with his first match set to be a domestic cup semi-final against Leeds United on Sunday.