Chelsea Football Club have sacked head coach Liam Rosenior following a poor run of results, with the decision coming after a 3-0 defeat to Brighton and a historic goal drought in the Premier League.

Rosenior exits after poor run

The club moved to terminate Rosenior’s contract after Chelsea suffered five consecutive league defeats without scoring a goal.

The run marks the team’s worst attacking slump since 1912, raising serious concerns over performance despite heavy investment in the squad.

Rosenior leaves just over three months after signing a long-term deal in January, with the team currently sitting in mid-table.

Costly decision for Chelsea

Reports indicate that the financial impact of the sacking could be significant.

According to The Mirror, Chelsea may pay over £24 million in compensation following his dismissal.

The move adds to growing scrutiny over the club’s recent managerial decisions.

Interim coach takes charge

BBC Sport confirmed that Calum McFarlane has been appointed as interim head coach.

He is expected to lead the team through the remainder of the season, beginning with the FA Cup semi-final against Leeds United at Wembley this Sunday.

Big names linked to Stamford Bridge

As the search for a new manager begins, several high-profile candidates have emerged.

Reports from The Daily Mail suggest that Diego Simeone and former Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas are among those being considered.

Meanwhile, The Athletic reports that Filipe Luis and Marco Silva are also on the shortlist.

Season under pressure

Chelsea’s struggles have intensified questions around the team’s direction, with fans and analysts debating whether the issues lie with management or the playing squad.

The development remains a major talking point in global sports conversations and trending football news.

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— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 22, 2026