Chelsea sack Liam Rosenior and confirm new interim manager

Chelsea have lost their last five Premier League games under Liam Rosenior (Reuters)

Chelsea have sacked Liam Rosenior and have confirmed Calum McFarlane has returned as interim manager for the remainder of the season.

Rosenior has been dismissed less than 24 hours after Chelsea’s 3-0 defeat away to Brighton on Tuesday night.

The defeat at the Amex Stadium means Chelsea have now lost five league games without scoring a goal for the first time since 1912.

McFarlane, who took temporary charge after Enzo Maresca’s exit in January for Chelsea’s 1-1 draw away to Manchester City, will be in the dugout for the team’s FA Cup semi-final against Leeds United at Wembley this Sunday.

A statement from Chelsea on Wednesday afternoon read: ‘Chelsea Football Club has today parted company with Head Coach Liam Rosenior.

‘On behalf of everyone at Chelsea FC, we would like to place on record our gratitude to Liam and his staff for all their efforts during their time with the Club.

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‘Liam has always conducted himself with the highest integrity and professionalism following his appointment midway through the season.

‘This has not been a decision the Club has taken lightly, however recent results and performances have fallen below the necessary standards with still so much more to play for this season. Everyone at Chelsea FC wishes Liam every success in the future.

‘Calum McFarlane will take charge of the team as Interim Head Coach until the end of the season with support from existing Club backroom staff, as we strive to achieve European qualification and progress in the FA Cup.

‘As the Club works to bring stability to the Head Coach position, we will undertake a process of self-reflection to make the right long-term appointment.’

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