Liam Rosenior sends clear message to Chelsea squad after red card against Arsenal

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3 Mar 2026 • 12:59 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Chelsea's Pedro Neto received a red card during the team's 2-1 defeat by Arsenal, marking the club's ninth dismissal across all competitions this season.
  • Neto's red card was the seventh for a Chelsea player in the Premier League this season, placing them two shy of the league's single-season record.
  • Head coach Liam Rosenior is demanding a new culture of accountability to rectify Chelsea's persistent disciplinary issues.
  • Rosenior emphasised that players must take responsibility for their mistakes, noting that red cards severely impact the team's chances of winning.
  • Neto has apologised to the group for his dismissal, which results in his suspension for Wednesday’s match against Aston Villa.

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