Chelsea Spends Like A Superpower Acts Like A Project

BusinessSportsMoneyChelsea Spends Like A Superpower Acts Like A ProjectByZak Garner-Purkis,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An investigative journalist who also writes about European soccer.Follow AuthorApr 25, 2026, 07:22am EDTApr 25, 2026, 07:22am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: Marc Cucurella of Chelsea looks dejected after the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea at Amex Stadium on April 21, 2026 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Chris Lee - Chelsea FC/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)Chelsea FC via Getty Images​Liam Rosenior’s Chelsea career ended sadly, though its fate was predictable from the start.His appointment was unpopular. That should hardly be a surprise.Since arriving in West London, BlueCo, the club’s American owners, have made bold and sometimes divisive decisions.Hiring an ex-Fulham player with no Premier League experience was obviously risky.It wasn’t as if his predecessor, Enzo Maresca, had much more experience. The crucial difference is that he had achieved more in his short career than Rosenior. Either way, the performances that the Italian produced far exceeded those of his English successor.The mitigating factor for Rosenior is, of course, that he was drafted in midseason and therefore didn’t have the benefit of a full period of preparation.The reality is that the longer he stayed in the hot seat, the worse things got.He exits with Champions League qualification, normally considered the bare minimum at Stamford Bridge, looking like a distant hope.Chelsea fans should worry. Based on last year’s results—Champions League qualification and two trophies—failing to qualify for Europe’s elite competition is a real regression.MORE FOR YOUThere is still a possibility of FA Cup glory, but nobody would argue that could paper over the cracks.Recent games against Ma...