Liam Rosenior insists he has support of Chelsea’s owners despite alarming slump

TL;DR

Chelsea has lost four consecutive Premier League matches without scoring, raising concerns over Champions League qualification. Manager Liam Rosenior claims he has the support of the club's ownership despite fan discontent.

Key points

Chelsea has lost four consecutive Premier League matches.
The team has not scored in these matches.
Liam Rosenior claims to have the support of Chelsea's ownership.
Chelsea is seven points behind Liverpool in the league.
Fans protested against the ownership following recent defeats.

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Chelsea have lost four on the trot without scoring in the Premier League (PA)

Liam Rosenior insists he retains the full backing of Chelsea’s ownership, despite the club’s faltering Champions League qualification bid and growing fan discontent.

The Blues have endured a torrid run, losing four consecutive league matches without scoring, leaving them seven points adrift of fifth-placed Liverpool in the Premier League.

The latest setback, a 1-0 home defeat by Manchester United on Saturday evening, was met with boos at the final whistle, following pre-match street protests by some supporters against owners BlueCo.

However, co-owner Behdad Eghbali publicly affirmed the club’s support for Rosenior last week, expressing optimism for long-term success under his stewardship.

When questioned about this backing, the Chelsea head coach, who took over from Enzo Maresca in January, stated: "One hundred per cent. They have been supportive of me in our daily conversations, they have been magnificent in their support of me and the team.