Chelsea have suffered their fourth consecutive loss under head coach Liam Rosenior, as they fell to a heavy 3-0 defeat to Everton in the Premier League.
The Blues failed to show signs of recovery following their disappointing Champions League exit in midweek, as goals from Beto and Iliman Ndiaye secured a comfortable win for the hosts at Goodison Park on Saturday evening.
The result leaves Chelsea with just one win in their last five Premier League games under Rosenior, who is starting to feel growing pressure from supporters after a difficult start at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea Need to Sack Liam Rosenior
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While Chelsea’s decision to appoint Rosenior in January seemed brave, perhaps even more surprising was the club giving the 41-year-old manager a contract running until 2032.
So far, the Stamford Bridge side have looked far from their best under the Englishman and have endured a very damaging fortnight.
Last weekend, Chelsea suffered their first home league defeat since December, losing 1-0 to strugglers Newcastle, which came in between their two defeats to Paris Saint-Germain.
The Blues were completely dismantled by the reigning Champions League winners over the two legs of the last-16 tie, losing 8-2 on aggregate, including a 3-0 defeat at home.
Aside from their European form, Chelsea have shown little domestic improvement under Rosenior in recent weeks, and if they fail to secure a top-five finish in the Premier League, the former Strasbourg manager should be shown the door.
While a sacking before the end of the season seems unlikely, the Blues should target a top-class manager once the campaign ends – perhaps even the one who recently outsmarted them.
Chelsea Must Chase Luis Enrique
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While he is under contract for another season, Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique should be a top target for Chelsea if they opt for another managerial change in the summer.
The 55-year-old Spaniard is rightly regarded as ‘the best manager in the world’ at the moment, having led PSG to a historic treble last season, including winning the Champions League after a 5-0 thrashing of Inter Milan in the final.
Should he become available after the season, Enrique would surely be the number one choice for Chelsea, while the opportunity to finally coach in the Premier League could also prove tempting for the manager himself.
Given that he speaks excellent English, Enrique has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League in recent months, with Manchester United often named among his admirers.