Chelsea have sacked manager Liam Rosenior after less than four months in charge.
A 0-3 defeat at home to Brighton on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, early morning WIB, means the Blues have lost five consecutive league games without scoring for the first time since 1912 and are on the verge of failing to qualify for the Champions League next season.
They are eighth in the Premier League, seven points behind fifth-placed Liverpool (last Champions League place) with five games remaining.
"This is not a decision the club has taken lightly, but recent results and performances have fallen below the standards required with much still to be fought for this season. Everyone at Chelsea wishes Liam the best of luck in the future," Chelsea said in a statement.
Calum McFarlane, who previously served as Chelsea U-21 head coach, will take over the first team as interim manager until the end of the season, having also taken over on an interim basis when the Blues sacked Enzo Maresca in January 2026.
"While the club strives to bring stability to the position of head coach. We will conduct a process of introspection to make the right long-term appointment," continued the club's statement.
ESPN reported that Chelsea are currently not in active discussions with any permanent candidates.
Meanwhile, Rosenior joined the Blues in January 2026 - replacing Maresca - from Chelsea's partner club, Strasbourg, and signed a five-and-a-half-year contract.
Only, the extension of the long contract turned out to make Rosenior unable to last long at Stamford Bridge. Bad performance in history became the reason for club officials to end the partnership sooner.
In addition, there has been an increase in discontent among Chelsea supporters in recent months, with vocal opposition to BlueCo's owners, who also own Strasbourg as part of their multi-club ownership model.
A protest against BlueCo's ownership of the club took place before a home defeat against Manchester United on April 19, 2026 WIB.
Rosenior was insulted by some fans who came to the match when Chelsea showed a less than satisfactory performance at home to Brighton on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 WIB.
Chelsea are desperate to keep Rosenior regardless of whether they qualify for next season's Champions League, but they are concerned by recent results and growing unrest among supporters.
Chelsea's senior management were initially reported to be discussing the 41-year-old's future on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, after the defeat against Brighton, while the players were given a day off.
After the talks, senior club officials informed the players and staff first before announcing their decision to the public.
BlueCo believe Rosenior has conducted himself commendably during his tenure, but this week's changes give the club the best chance of salvaging a disappointing season to date.
During his brief tenure, Rosenior defended his underperforming squad, but ahead of his dismissal, he turned on the players after the defeat against Brighton by calling their performances unjustified.
Chelsea have won only one of their last nine league games and face Nottingham Forest, Liverpool, Tottenham and Sunderland in their final four Premier League fixtures.
The Blues will also face Leeds United in the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Wembley.
After winning the UEFA Conference League last season and lifting the Club World Cup last summer, Chelsea were knocked out of the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain with a score of 2-8 and were eliminated from the Carabao Cup by their rivals, Arsenal.
Rosenior is the fifth long-term manager to lose his job since US-based owners Clearlake Capital and Todd Boehly bought one of England's most historic clubs in 2022.
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