Chelsea chiefs hold urgent talks over Liam Rosenior's future ahead of Leeds FA Cup tie
Chelsea chiefs hold urgent talks over Liam Rosenior's future ahead of Leeds FA Cup tieChelsea are in freefall in the Premier League, leading Liam Rosenior's future to come under significant scrutiny as the Blues prepare to face Leeds United in the FA Cup semi-finalCommentsSportScott Trotter Sports Writer12:43, 22 Apr 2026Updated 12:54, 22 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesLiam Rosenior is under pressure(Image: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)Chelsea bosses will have discussions over what to do next, following Chelsea's thrashing by Brighton on Tuesday night. The 3-0 defeat marked the Blues' fifth loss in a row, where they have failed to find the net.The west London side's sporting leadership are taking stock of the club's situation following the abysmal performance against Brighton, and it is not certain that Rosenior will still be in charge by the time Chelsea face Leeds in the FA Cup this weekend. Rosenior had been backed until this point, but there is an acknowledgement that football is a results business.For now, Rosenior remains in charge, but that situation could yet change. The Blues are now seventh in the Premier League, and their chances of qualifying for European football are now in doubt.Having previously backed his players amid Chelsea's poor form, Rosenior laid into his squad for their performance against Brighton. The former Strasbourg boss suggested that too few of his players put in the required effort against the Seagulls.Rosenior said it was the worst defeat of his time in charge of the Blues. "By far," he said. "By far. That was unacceptable in every aspect of the game, unacceptable in attitude.READ MORE: Chelsea 'sack three staff members' and Liam Rosenior could be next after Brighton defeatREAD MORE: Chelsea star disagrees with Liam Rosenior and backs team-mates as sack decision looms"It was unacceptable in every aspect. I keep coming out to defend the players. That was indefensible...المصدر: Mirror Football | Source: Mirror Football
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