Liam Rosenior speaks out on his relationship with Chelsea’s owners amid dismal run and fan protests

FootballSports
20 Apr 2026 • 11:13 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior insists he retains the full backing of the club's ownership despite a faltering Champions League qualification bid and growing fan discontent.
  • The Blues have lost their last four league matches without scoring, including a 1-0 home defeat by Manchester United, leaving them seven points adrift of fifth-placed Liverpool.
  • Saturday’s loss to Manchester United was met with boos from fans, following pre-match street protests by some supporters against owners BlueCo.
  • Co-owner Behdad Eghbali publicly affirmed support for Rosenior last week, with the manager stating he is “one hundred per cent” backed in daily conversations.
  • Rosenior acknowledged the team has made Champions League qualification “very difficult” for themselves and stressed the need for more clinical play ahead of Tuesday’s match against Brighton.

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