Chelsea Football Club have officially parted company with head coach Liam Rosenior, bringing an end to his brief tenure at Stamford Bridge after just four months in charge.
In a statement released by the club, Chelsea expressed appreciation for Rosenior’s professionalism and commitment during a challenging period.
Club statement: Liam Rosenior
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) April 22, 2026
Appointed midway through the season, the former RC Strasbourg and Hull City coach was tasked with steadying a side that had struggled for consistency.
Despite his efforts, results and performances failed to meet the club’s expectations, ultimately leading to the decision.
Rosenior’s time in charge showed glimpses of promise but was largely defined by inconsistency.
While Chelsea occasionally displayed improved structure, these moments were overshadowed by dropped points in crucial matches 5 consecutive losses with zero goals and no points in their last premier league matches, making them to drop from top-four to seventh position on the league table.
This loses has pushed the club into its worst goalless losing league run for the club since 1912.
Chelsea’s last five EPL matches:
Chelsea 0-1 Newcastle – March 14
Everton 3-0 Chelsea – March 21
Chelsea 0-3 Man City – April 12
Chelsea 0-1 Man Utd – April 18
Brighton 3-0 Chelsea – April 21
Over the past four months, Chelsea’s league form has been mixed at best, with the club slipping further from its ambitions of securing a comfortable European qualification spot.
Losses in key fixtures, coupled with an inability to build momentum, raised concerns among supporters.
The club confirmed that Calum McFarlane will step in as interim head coach until the end of the season, supported by the existing backroom staff.
But Calum McFarlane is not new when it comes to serving as interim coach for Chelsea:
Calum McFarlane is Chelsea’s interim head coach – for the second time in four months.
McFarlane was working with Chelsea’s youth team when he stepped in to look after the senior squad when Enzo Maresca left in January.
He led Chelsea to a last-gasp draw at Man City and a 2-1 defeat at Fulham, in a match which saw Marc Cucurella sent off in the first half.
His immediate task will be to stabilise performances as Chelsea continue their push for European qualification and aim to progress in the FA Cup.
Chelsea’s next five (5) matches
April 26 Leeds (N) – FA Cup
May 4: Nottingham Forest (H)
May 9: Liverpool (A) – Premier League
May 17: Tottenham (H) – Premier League
April 25: Sunderland (A) – Premier League
Chelsea also indicated that a thorough review process will be undertaken as they seek a long-term solution in the dugout.
For now, the focus shifts to finishing the season strongly, while Rosenior departs with the club’s best wishes for his future career.
