Summary
Liam Rosenior has been named the new head coach of Chelsea, becoming the second black coach of the team after Ruud Gullit. This is a significant event as there are very few black managers in the Premier League despite many black players.
Key Facts
- Liam Rosenior is now the head coach of Chelsea, replacing Enzo Maresca.
- Rosenior is the second black coach to lead Chelsea, after Ruud Gullit.
- There have only been 12 black managers in the Premier League's 34-year history.
- Approximately 43% of Premier League players are black, but only 3.2% of board members are from ethnically diverse backgrounds.
- The Black Footballers Partnership report highlights a lack of diversity in football management roles.
- Rosenior is also one of four English managers in the Premier League, showing lower national representation compared to other European leagues.
