Liam Rosenior, the head coach of Chelsea, has called on fans to support the team, ahead of their important Premier League game against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. He said that the Blues are still very much in the running for trophies and a spot in the Champions League.
In the matchday programme, the 41-year-old admitted how hard it would be for his team to beat Pep Guardiola’s men, but he also said that the club’s two main goals for the season are still very much within reach. Rosenior, who took over for the fired Enzo Maresca in January after leaving BlueCo-owned Strasbourg, has had a rough time lately but got things back on track with a strong FA Cup win over Port Vale last weekend.
“We obviously take each game as it comes and Man City will provide us with a big test here, one that we’re really looking forward to facing. It’s a game in which we have to show a lot of heart and a lot of character, not to mention quality all over the pitch.”
“We are still in the hunt for silverware, with the FA Cup, and we are very much still focusing on qualifying for the Champions League, which is an important target for us.”
Chelsea Look To Overcome Historical Struggles Against Man City
The West London giants are looking for a top-five finish in this game. Chelsea haven’t beaten Manchester City in their last 12 games, but they did get an equaliser from Enzo Fernandez in the last minute at the Etihad earlier this season. Rosenior stood by his belief in comments made before the match, telling reporters during his presser that his team definitely had what it took to beat the Citizens.
The Blues also have a tough schedule ahead of them. They have to play both Manchester clubs before a highly-anticipated FA Cup semi-final against Leeds United at Wembley. This makes Sunday’s result even more important. In the past few weeks, fans and pundits alike have also questioned Rosenior’s job security. This makes it even more important for the former Hull City boss to give a strong performance against the reigning champions.
Chelsea play Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Three points could be very important for their Champions League push, and then they have to play Manchester United at home, which won’t be easy either.