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The more time Rosenior got, the worse Chelsea became
Liam Rosenior's time at Chelsea started strong but ended in decline.
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'Players stop believing... the feedback loop spins faster'
TL;DR
Liam Rosenior's position as manager is increasingly in jeopardy as players lose faith in his leadership. The situation at Chelsea appears to be deteriorating rapidly.
Key points
- Liam Rosenior's managerial position is under threat
- Players at Chelsea are losing faith in his leadership
- The team's performance has been declining
- The situation is becoming increasingly urgent
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A week ago the writing was already on the wall for Liam Rosenior. Some would say it has been there for a while.
The spiral I wrote about then has only accelerated since the Manchester City game.
A coach who doesn't have the trophies or the playing career to impress players can only rely on their results. If those start to fade, the players stop believing, their performances drop off, the results get worse, and the feedback loop spins faster.
Chelsea fans are well aware of this - they saw the same thing happen with Graham Potter just a few years ago.
The flaws in the BlueCo transfer policy have been pointed out countless times, but the issues with appointing promising young managers are a whole separate issue.
It is all very well trying to find the next big thing, but there is even less room for error for a coach than a player.
A player can be worked into a team slowly, dropped if they don't play well, or even loaned out to find their feet elsewhere. A coach can't be developed at a club which needs results from day one. At the very least, they need the authority to get the players to buy into what they are trying to do.
If your aim is to guarantee qualification for the Champions League, it's better to have players doing their best in a system that is perhaps a little out of touch with the modern game - see Jose Mourinho at Manchester United - than it is to have a coach with bright ideas that nobody respects or listens to.
Q&A
Why is Liam Rosenior's job at Chelsea in jeopardy?
Liam Rosenior's job is at risk due to a loss of confidence from the players, indicating a breakdown in leadership.
What factors contributed to the players losing faith in Rosenior?
The players' loss of faith in Rosenior seems to stem from ongoing poor performances and a lack of effective communication.
What are the potential consequences for Chelsea if Rosenior is dismissed?
If Rosenior is dismissed, Chelsea may face further instability and a continued struggle to regain form in the league.
