Protests and another costly loss - pressure mounts on Rosenior's Chelsea

Protests and another costly loss - pressure mounts on Rosenior's ChelseaTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedMedia caption, Man Utd boost Champions League hopes with victory at ChelseaByNizaar KinsellaFootball reporter at Stamford BridgePublished3 minutes agoThere were chants of "we want our Chelsea back" during a protest march before kick-off - then the chorus spread to the stands during the second half of the defeat by Manchester United.The frustration from supporters is understandable, given Chelsea have now lost their past four Premier League games without scoring - their joint-longest run since November 1912.Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior admitted his side face a "mountain to climb" in their pursuit of Champions League qualification, after the latest 1-0 loss to United left them four points off the top five, having played a game more.Failure to qualify would be viewed internally as a disappointment, with the club at risk of falling short of the minimum target set before the season under former head coach Enzo Maresca.Missing out would mean a loss of key revenue and prestige, and would mark the third time in four seasons Chelsea have failed to qualify since Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital completed their takeover in 2022.Much of the criticism had focused on the defence, goalkeeping and the squad's age profile - but it is now the attack that is under scrutiny. Chelsea have gone almost six and a half hours without a goal in the league.Rosenior's swift appointment from partner club Strasbourg was one of the reasons ultras from the French side joined the protest alongside Chelsea supporters, with supporters of both clubs arguing they have been negatively affected by the January decision.For Chelsea, however, the recriminations are widening, with Liverpool four points ahead with a game in hand and rivals Manchester United and Aston Villa looking increasingly difficult to ca...