Chelsea’s players feel Liam Rosenior’s successor needs to be a big character who can command the respect of the dressing room and keep strong egos in line

Last week's public and private backing for Liam Rosenior is not forthcoming on Wednesday from BBC sources after a fifth successive league defeat without scoring.

Chelsea’s players feel Liam Rosenior’s successor needs to be a big character who can command the respect of the dressing room and keep strong egos in line