Summary
Liam Rosenior has been named the new head coach of Chelsea less than two years after his time at Hull City ended. Chelsea chose Rosenior, who previously coached at their sister club Strasbourg, because of his innovative style and experience within their network. The decision aims to build on a style similar to his predecessor while addressing past difficulties.
Key Facts
- Liam Rosenior was named head coach of Chelsea after building a reputation at Strasbourg, a club related to Chelsea.
- Rosenior has previous connections with Chelsea's leaders from his time at Brighton and Hull.
- The decision to appoint Rosenior follows some dissatisfaction from Chelsea fans about club management.
- Rosenior has managed 153 senior games, in contrast to the 67 games managed by his predecessor, Enzo Maresca.
- The previous coach, Maresca, had a younger average team age and wanted more experienced signings, leading to some issues.
- Rosenior's coaching style focuses on possession-based play, which aligns with Chelsea's direction.
- He has struggled recently at Strasbourg, having won just two out of the last ten matches.
- Rosenior is known for his empathetic communication style, influenced by his mother's work as a social worker.
