Rosenior receives full backing from Chelsea owners amid winless run in 2026

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior insists he has '100%' backing from owners despite four straight league defeats without scoring.

Rosenior on club support Chelsea’s head coach Liam Rosenior has expressed complete confidence in the backing from the club’s leadership following a streak of four league losses without finding the net. The 41-year-old took over from Enzo Maresca on January 1, but Saturday’s home loss to Manchester United left the London side seven points adrift of fifth-placed Liverpool. Their pursuit of a Champions League spot—set as the minimum goal at the start of the season—now appears severely compromised. When asked about the level of support he feels within the organization, Rosenior responded with certainty: '100%. They’ve been supportive in our daily talks, and the sporting directors have been outstanding in their encouragement of me and the team. We depend on them. We recognize that we must secure victories immediately.' ## Owners back long-term project A prominent co-owner, Behdad Eghbali, reiterated last week that the leadership remains behind Rosenior, stating: 'Of course, it’s a results-driven industry, but we believe he can thrive over the long haul.' Eghbali also indicated that the club would pursue more seasoned players in the upcoming transfer window and would 'adjust the strategy if it’s not effective,' noting that Chelsea currently fields the youngest squad in the Premier League. On the owner’s remarks, Rosenior commented: 'He seeks consistent silverware and steady success for this club. That’s what we’ve discussed—both in the short term, the summer, and how we develop. We’re all aligned on what must be done, what we aim to achieve, and what steps are required to restore this club to its rightful standing.' ## Fofana incident addressed Following Saturday’s loss at Stamford Bridge, a video circulated online showing defender Wesley Fofana seemingly ignoring first-team coach Justin Walker during an exchange. Rosenior confirmed the player had apologized for his reaction, stressing that the moment would not influence his selection for Tuesday’s away trip to Brighton at 20:00 BST. 'I’ve spoken to him, and he’s simply frustrated by our defeat,' Rosenior explained. 'I do believe he could have expressed that frustration differently, and that’s something I’ve addressed with him, but appearances can be misleading. The truth is I have a strong group. Wes apologized for his reaction, but these are young players who will make errors.' ## Injury updates ahead of Brighton Chelsea will be without midfielder Estevao Willian, who exited Saturday’s match with a hamstring issue, while striker Joao Pedro remains questionable and will undergo a late fitness assessment before traveling. Defender Levi Colwill, sidelined by a lengthy knee problem, featured in a closed-door session on Friday but is still unavailable and set to feature further minutes for Chelsea’s Under-21 side on Saturday.