Liam Rosenior applauded Chelsea's travelling support after a 3-0 defeat at Everton on Saturday
Liam Rosenior is facing criticism early in his tenure as Chelsea manager - but is it fair, and are his players on board before the climax to the season?
Saturday's 3-0 defeat at Everton meant Chelsea suffered a fourth loss in a row for the first time since 2023. They sit sixth in the Premier League table, with a fifth-place finish likely to guarantee Champions League football.
Results are a concern given Chelsea's ambition to qualify for next season's elite European competition, although they remain only one point behind fifth‑placed Liverpool following the Reds' loss at Brighton.
The gap did widen though to Manchester United and Aston Villa, who drew and won respectively, leaving the Blues six points off fourth spot and with less margin for error.
