The reason why the bosses at Stamford Bridge were not even quicker in sacking manager Liam Rosenior is the extreme cost of letting him go.
But now Chelsea have bitten the bullet and fired him after only 107 days in charge.
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The biggest problem for Chelsea is not only sports-related, but that Liam Rosenior knowing Chelsea’s history of quick sackings signed a long-term deal. His contract actually extends until 2032, which significantly increases the cost of a termination.
Chelsea will have to pay around 28 million euros!
Shock kicking at Stamford Bridge – Chelsea have today fired head coach Liam Rosenior.
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Rosenior was hired on January 6 as a replacement for Enzo Maresca. That means the 41-year-old got just 107 days at Stamford Bridge.
When he signed, it was on a contract that stretched over five and a half years – with an option for another year. The length of the contract makes the firing extra sensational.
“This is not a decision the club has taken lightly
“But the latest results and performances have fallen below the required standards.
Five straight losses – historic goal drought
Against Brighton, Chelsea suffered their fifth straight defeat in the Premier League. Even worse: the team failed to score a single goal in any of the games.
It is the first time since 1912 that Chelsea have experienced such a long goalless losing streak.
The FA Cup and the European dream as the only hope
However, the club emphasizes that there is still a lot to play for this season. European qualification and the FA Cup are at stake.
“Liam has always behaved with the highest integrity and professionalism since he was appointed,” the press release reads.
Chelsea are currently in seventh place in the Premier League. The team is seven points behind Liverpool in the last Champions League place, with only five games remaining.
In the FA Cup, on the other hand, the team is in the semi-finals. There, Leeds awaits this weekend – a match that will now have enormous significance.
Temporary solution in place
Calum McFarlane will take over as interim head coach for the rest of the season. He gets support from the existing coaching staff.
Chelsea writes that they will now carry out a thorough process to find the right long-term solution. The goal is finally to create stability on the coaching side – something the club has struggled with for a long time.
Finally, the club thanks Rosenior and his staff for their efforts and wishes them the best of luck in the future.
