Liam Rosenior lashes out at Chelsea players after dismal Brighton loss

Football
22 Apr 2026 • 3:36 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Chelsea suffered a 3-0 defeat by Brighton on Tuesday, marking their fifth consecutive Premier League loss without scoring a goal, which is the club's worst run in 114 years.
  • Manager Liam Rosenior expressed his fury, calling the performance “unacceptable and indefensible” and accusing his players of lacking “desire, spirit and courage” in an interview with Match of the Day.
  • The heavy loss puts Rosenior's future in serious doubt, particularly ahead of Chelsea's crucial FA Cup semi-final against Leeds United on Sunday, despite recent backing from co-owner Behdad Eghbali.
  • Brighton's victory saw them leapfrog Chelsea into sixth place in the Premier League table, highlighting Chelsea's significant drop in form.
  • Pundits and former players criticised Chelsea's display, with Chris Sutton stating the players “chucked it” and Gary Cahill noting the team was “outplayed” and “fragile”.

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