Following a series of media briefings that have raised eyebrows, Liam Rosenior has been urged by Gary Lineker to simplify his public image and avoid the Ruben Amorim way.
Liam Rosenior was praised after the start he made to his Chelsea career, but things have taken a turn after three losses on the bounce at Stamford Bridge.
Everything is being questioned, from Rosenior’s tactics to the way he’s dealing with his players.
It has even been claimed that the Chelsea players are unhappy with the lack of time that Rosenior gives them off from training, too, which was similar under Frank Lampard.
Pundits have also chimed in with their opinions, with Gary Lineker even making a comparison to former Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim.
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Gary Lineker delivers blunt advice to Liam Rosenior
Speaking on the Rest is Football podcast, Gary Lineker offered a firm reality check to the Chelsea boss, urging him to dial back the tactical lectures during his media appearances.
“Stick to the coaching, which obviously you can see the patterns of play and this sort of thing. Stick to that.
“Don’t overdo your press conferences. Just answer it a little bit.
“Be more like Michael Carrick and less like Ruben Amorim in terms of the way you are speaking.”
While the footballing brain is evident, the less-is-more approach favored by Michael Carrick might provide Rosenior with the protective shield he needs during Chelsea’s low moments.
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Where Rosenior has gone wrong in his press conferences
The primary criticism of Liam Rosenior’s media handling stems from his tendency to provide too much information. A prime example occurred after the Newcastle game when Rosenior said that his side just wanted to respect the ball in their controversial huddle.
Outside of this, he also got criticism for refusing to name the player at fault for the Burnley equaliser.
By straying into the Amorim trap of explaining the philosophy rather than just the result, he risks the wrath of supporters. When all he could do is just keep it simple and move on.
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