LONDON: Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior believes his time at Stamford Bridge could end the club’s turbulent era if he is given time to shape the team.
Rosenior becomes Chelsea’s fifth permanent manager under current owners BlueCo after moving from Strasbourg to replace Enzo Maresca last month.
Including interim coach, the 41-year-old is the ninth person to hold the position in six years since Mikel Arteta took charge of Premier League leaders Arsenal, who face the Blues on Sunday.
During the same period, Chelsea also saw major changes involving players and team staff.
Of the Chelsea squad that won the Champions League in 2021, only Reece James remained until September last year.
Thomas Tuchel, who guided Chelsea to victory after beating Manchester City in the Champions League final, was sacked four months after new owners took over the club.
Graham Potter and Mauricio Pochettino also lasted only a short time before Maresca’s 18-month tenure came to an abrupt end on New Year’s Day following a disagreement with management.
Asked about his future at Chelsea after a promising start with four wins from six league games before disappointing draws against Leeds and Burnley, Rosenior insisted patience was the key to success.
“Sitting in this chair, I want to be here as long as possible,” he told reporters yesterday.
“I want to be an individual – not just me, but the team, the staff, the owners and the sporting director – who is part of something that is really successful for the long term. That’s why I accepted this challenge.
“The reality of football is that what gives you time is success. You have to show quality, not just in matches but every day.
“Every day you have to be at your best with the players in terms of how to develop them, how to run training sessions and also team meetings.
“I hope this is the end of the turmoil at this club. I hope to be here for a long time and bring the success that this club deserves.”