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Liam Rosenior singles out Alejandro Garnacho incident as he speaks mind on Chelsea sacking

Liam Rosenior has hit back at some of the criticism he received during his time as Chelsea manager…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 1:36 PM
Liam Rosenior singles out Alejandro Garnacho incident as he speaks mind on Chelsea sacking
Key Things to Know
  • Liam Rosenior spoke out against media mockery over passing written tactical instructions to Alejandro Garnacho at Chelsea.
  • The incident occurred while trailing against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League before Rosenior was dismissed in April.
  • Rosenior won 11 of his 23 matches with Chelsea before being replaced by Xabi Alonso.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has hit back at media criticism regarding his brief tenure at the club, singling out the reaction to instructions he passed to Alejandro Garnacho. Rosenior was mocked for handing Garnacho written instructions on paper during an 8-2 aggregate Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, a moment he felt sparked an unfair media backlash against him.

Rosenior was dismissed from Chelsea in April after winning 11 of 23 matches in charge and was subsequently replaced by Xabi Alonso. Rosenior expressed frustration over how his appearance and speech were treated, noting he has since moved on to manage Ligue 1 club Paris FC.

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