Chelsea immediately appoint Liam Rosenior replacement for Leeds United FA Cup clash

Chelsea immediately appoint Liam Rosenior replacement for Leeds United FA Cup clashChelsea have sacked Liam Rosenior as head coach following defeat to Brighton, with a familiar face being named in charge until the end of the seasonCommentsSportScott Trotter Sports Writer18:44, 22 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesLiam Rosenior has been sacked and his Chelsea replacement confirmed(Image: Chris Lee - Chelsea FC, Chelsea FC via Getty Images)Calum McFarlane will take the reins at Chelsea until the end of the season while the club search for a new head coach. McFarlane steps into the caretaker role for the second time this campaign following the dismissal of Liam Rosenior.‌The Blues intend to 'self-reflect' before making a permanent appointment after a dismal conclusion to Rosenior's time at the helm. It is understood that the club are not currently in active discussions with any potential replacement.‌The former Strasbourg manager succeeded Enzo Maresca in January but presided over a dreadful run of five consecutive defeats without scoring before being shown the door. The loss to Brighton appeared to be the final nail in the coffin, as Rosenior publicly questioned his players' commitment in the aftermath.‌In his previous two matches at the helm, McFarlane failed to secure a victory, picking up just a single draw. He steered the Blues to a stalemate against Manchester City before suffering defeat at the hands of local rivals Fulham.The club set out their intentions in their official statement confirming Rosenior's departure. "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," a statement read.READ MORE: Inside Liam Rosenior sacking as Chelsea's new stance on next manager revealedREAD MORE: Chelsea handed Cesc Fabregas verdict on taking over Liam Rosenior after brutal sacking"Liam has always conducted himself with the highest integ...