Liam Rosenior has wasted no time laying down his intentions after being confirmed as Chelsea’s new head coach. Speaking in his first official interview, the 41-year-old made it clear that pride alone is not enough at Stamford Bridge. He wants trophies.
Chelsea confirmed Rosenior’s long-term appointment until 2032 earlier this week, following Enzo Maresca’s sudden exit, a decision fully detailed by SoftFootball.
Rosenior admitted the moment became real only after meeting the players and staff, calling it one of the proudest days of his life in a video shared on the club’s official X account. However, he was quick to stress that emotion must turn into results. Chelsea’s hierarchy wanted clarity, unity, and a coach who understands expectations. Rosenior believes he does.
Being a London native adds extra meaning for him. He spoke warmly about his football family and the responsibility that comes with leading a club that represents the city worldwide.
He said
Getting to this club is one thing, but I want to win at this amazing football club with these players and the staff. That is what my focus is on. When I first heard that Chelsea Football Club were interested in me becoming the new head coach, it was one of the proudest days of my life. Now I am sat here having met the staff and the players, and it’s a day that myself and my family will never forget
Watch the video below:
After just one day with the squad, Rosenior described feeling instantly at home. He praised the atmosphere left behind by interim staff and highlighted the recent display at Manchester City as a benchmark.
For him, the non-negotiables are clear: energy, intensity, togetherness, unity and quality. Those words sum up the version of Chelsea he wants fans to reconnect with.
Explaining his coaching style, Rosenior described himself as demanding but caring, organised yet human. He believes success comes from environment as much as tactics.
He said:
My job is to create an atmosphere and environment where people enjoy what they do. If you enjoy what you do, you perform better, and if you perform better, you end up winning games of football.
He also addressed Chelsea’s youthful squad, dismissing concerns about age. Drawing from past experience, Rosenior said youth can be a strength, pointing to energy, fitness, and intensity. His ambition is clear.
He said, hoping to restore that intimidating Stamford Bridge feeling:
I want the fans to be off their seats in the first ten minutes.
Rosenior closed with a simple message to supporters:
Believe. Believe in what’s an amazing football club. Believe in the players, as when you give energy to your team, you help them win.
