Liam Rosenior officially took over as Chelsea's head coach on January 6, 2026, following the dismissal of Enzo Maresca. Rosenior signed a contract with the club until 2032, bringing his assistants from Strasbourg.
His tenure began positively with a 5-1 FA Cup victory over Charlton Athletic. Chelsea currently sits eighth in the Premier League with 31 points after 21 games, four points behind fourth-placed Liverpool. The club is also competing in the EFL Cup semi-finals.
Chelsea returned to the Champions League this season after qualifying by finishing fourth in the 2024-25 Premier League. They are currently eighth in the Champions League league phase with 13 points from seven matches. The team aims for automatic knockout stage qualification, with a crucial match against Napoli on January 28 to secure a top-eight position.
