Chelsea FC have dismissed head coach Liam Rosenior after just 107 days in charge, following a string of poor results that saw the club lose five consecutive Premier League matches without scoring.
The club confirmed the decision in a statement on Wednesday, describing it as a difficult but necessary move due to performances falling “below the necessary standards.”
“Chelsea Football Club has today parted company with Head Coach Liam Rosenior.
“On behalf of everyone at Chelsea FC, we would like to place on record our gratitude to Liam and his staff for all their efforts during their time with the club.
“Liam has always conducted himself with the highest integrity and professionalism following his appointment midway through the season,” the statement read.
Rosenior, who joined the club in January on a six-year contract to replace Enzo Maresca, leaves with Chelsea still in contention for the FA Cup and chasing European qualification. The team currently sit seventh in the Premier League, seven points off Champions League spots.
His tenure was marred by a poor run of form, including defeats to Newcastle United, Everton FC, Manchester City, Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion, with the team failing to score in all five matches.
Calum McFarlane has been appointed interim head coach until the end of the season. He will take charge starting with Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final clash against Leeds United at Wembley Stadium, supported by the existing backroom staff.
Chelsea stated that the club will now begin a process to identify a long-term managerial solution as they aim to stabilise performances and secure a strong finish to the season.
