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Posted on February 26, 2026 10:00 pm | Updated on February 26, 2026 6:49 pm
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior is clearly frustrated with his squad over dropped points after the Burnley draw. The disappointment was written all over his face as Stamford Bridge went quiet late on. That should have been a routine home win. But, it turned into another painful reminder that this side still lacks control at key times.
Furious Reaction From Liam Rosenior After Another Costly Slip
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior is usually measured in front of the cameras. He speaks calmly and rarely raises his voice. He is often known to shield his players from harsh public criticism as well. But, this time, it felt different from the head coach. After watching his side give up yet more points, the boss did not hide his anger. As per reports, Rosenior was very angry in the dressing room after the Premier League clash against Burnley.
Chelsea had already thrown away a two goal lead against Leeds earlier this month. That collapse is still hurting **the Blues**’ top four hopes. But, the Burnley result is cutting even deeper at the moment. Playing at Stamford Bridge, with the game almost wrapped up, the Blues conceded in the 93rd minute. To make matters worse, they were down to ten men when the equaliser arrived. Given that, it left the home crowd stunned.
“That wasn’t on Wesley, that was on our performance. We were too safe in possession” 😤
Liam Rosenior defends Wesley Fofana after Chelsea’s 1-1 draw with Burnley, admitting they lacked incision and did not create enough despite going in front early 💬🔵 pic.twitter.com/Bp8wkJp78s
— BeanymanSports (@BeanymanSports) February 21, 2026
Meanwhile, Burnley and Leeds are both newly promoted sides still settling in the top division. They do not carry the same star power or experience as the west London club. However, they walked in and walked away with key points. For a club built on big investments and top ambitions, that is going to hurt.
Rosenior’s side have now dropped 19 league points from winning positions this season. In addition, seventeen of those have slipped away at home. That number alone explains Rosenior’s mood. That said, this is not bad luck, it is turning out to be a pattern.
Chelsea Manager: “We Have Set Fire To Four Points”
Rosenior did not shy away with his thoughts during the post match press conference. His words were sharp and direct. He said:
“What has happened with me is we have set fire to four points from two home games, which anyone watching the game, it’s not good enough for a club of this level.
“It’s not good enough for me to come and say we were the better team. We need to be the better team in every game. We need to win games of football. And I know what the answer is, and we will address it in the week. There’s an inquest after every game, whether we win or lose. But I’m learning about the players.”
That sounds like a manager still deciding who he can truly rely on when pressure builds. Big names mean nothing if calmness disappears in the final minutes. Those words summed up the Club World Cup champions’ night at home. They were not outplayed for long parts of the game. They had control and they were creating plenty of chances. But, control without results means nothing in this league.
A Key Period Ahead For The Blues
In football, title races and European dominance are built on small margins. Teams need to turn one point into three. They need to close games out by managing the final ten minutes with intelligence. Chelsea are failing in those moments, and it is costing them a lot.
Finishing with ten men against Burnley cannot be the excuse. Strong teams adapt and they slow the tempo of the game. Instead, the Blues allowed the opposition to make their moves.
The west London club’s boss will need to speak with players who are not doing their job. That suggests internal conversations will be tough this week.
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