Chelsea have reportedly come to a decision when it comes to Liam Rosenior's position at the club following another Premier League defeat. The Blues were easily beaten 3-0 by Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium on Tuesday night.
In a hammer blow to any remaining hopes the west Londoners had about qualifying for next season's Champions League, Brighton actually overtook Chelsea in the table. Rosenior's men now sit seventh, having played a game more than their nearest rivals in the table.
Goals from Ferdi Kadioglu, Jack Hinshelwood and Danny Welbeck compounded the recent misery for the Stamford Bridge outfit. Chelsea never looked like threatening the Seagulls, and have now gone five Premier League matches without scoring.
Chelsea's Stance on Sacking Liam Rosenior
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According to TEAMtalk, the higher-ups at the club have already made their minds up on what to do about their struggling manager. Rosenior, who only replaced Enzo Maresca in January, retains the backing of Chelsea's board.
However, there is a condition for the 41-year-old to keep his job. While BlueCo are still fully committed to backing the English boss, the recent poor run hasn't gone unnoticed.
The last five matches of the season will reportedly be crucial when it comes to Rosenior's future. Alternative managerial candidates have already been put forward behind the scenes, with Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann highly-regarded by club bosses.
Speaking before Chelsea's defeat against Brighton, Rosenior appeared bullish about his future. Stating the intention to stick to the plan regardless of Champions League qualification, he said:
"The reality is, does everything change [with or without Champions League]? No. The plan, in terms of what this team needs and what we need to be successful, doesn’t."
Chelsea's Pockets to Be Hit If They Sack Rosenior
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Sacking a manager is never an easy decision. Part of the reason is the financial hit the club's coffers will take when pulling the trigger. The Chelsea boss currently earns £4 million each year, with a contract valid until 2032.
Per reports, it will cost the west London club around £24million to sack him now. With the club already in financial trouble, it's the last thing they need. However, if performances don't improve, then there may be no other choice.