Story byPhoto by HENRY NICHOLLS / Luke RandallSun, January 18, 2026 at 2:33 PM UTC·2 min readLiam Rosenior has not even been in the job two weeks, so it is far too early to be passing judgement on the new head coach. But he finds himself taking over at a difficult time, with Chelsea fans still coming to terms with Enzo Maresca’s exit. The Italian manager had been well-liked by many supporters, making his departure even harder to understand. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementOn top of that, there are growing concerns about Behdad Eghbali and the club’s direction. During the recent match against Fulham, a banner was displayed in protest, along with chants aimed at the ownership. And just before the match against Brentford got underway, Rosenior’s comments about ownership have certainly not gone down well among fans planning to participate in that protest. Liam Rosenior backs Chelsea owners, fans reactPhoto by Rob Newell – CameraSport via Getty ImagesRosenior has not been at Chelsea long, but fans are already picking up on signs that he might just be there to go along with the owners’ plans. Speaking through Kieran Gill, the 41-year-old said he welcomes the board’s involvement in the dressing room and spoke positively about their regular presence. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“They have been there every time I had a game at Strasbourg home or away, they were in the dressing room.
