Chelsea’s resurgence under Liam Rosenior continued yesterday, with a convincing 3-1 Premier League win away at Wolves, a result that underlined growing consistency and tactical maturity.
As reported by SoftFootball, the victory was built on a dominant first-half display, highlighted by Cole Palmer’s hat-trick milestone and a subtle but effective tactical tweak that caught Wolves off guard. It marked Chelsea’s fourth consecutive league win under Rosenior and reinforced belief that the side is beginning to find rhythm at a crucial stage of the season.
Speaking after the match in a video shared by the club’s official X account, Rosenior made it clear that preparation and adaptability were at the heart of the performance. He explained that Chelsea altered their in-possession structure and were rewarded by how quickly the players embraced the change.
Reflecting on that opening period, he said:
First half, very good. First half, very good. Tweaked the in-possession shape to something new.
He went on to stress that the squad’s football intelligence stood out, adding:
They’re outstanding players because they’re so intelligent. They can take on coaching, they can take on ideas and adaptations, and I thought in the first half they were outstanding.
While Chelsea were comfortable for long spells, Rosenior acknowledged there were still lessons to take from the second half. A poorly defended set play gave Wolves a foothold and altered the flow of the contest.
The Chelsea boss admitted this was not how he wanted the game to unfold, noting that instead of calmly managing the situation, his side looked to extend the lead too aggressively. Still, he balanced that critique with satisfaction, saying he was very, very happy to come away with three points.
The manager was particularly pleased with the intensity and cohesion his team showed before the break. He highlighted the pressing, counter-pressing and close connections in possession, pointing to Palmer’s third goal as a clear example of Chelsea’s attacking identity.
Rosenior also took a moment to defend his star forward after recent scrutiny, saying:
Delighted for Cole. A lot’s been said about him. I think he answered that with his performance today and three goals.
His brief laughter when mentioning Palmer’s trademark calm only added to the sense of relief and pride. Beyond Palmer, Rosenior was keen to stress that the performance was a collective effort. He praised João Pedro’s work rate and consistency, as well as the relationships developing across the pitch.
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He singled out the right-hand-side partnership and Marc Cucurella’s contribution on the left, while also reminding everyone that standards must be maintained with another test looming. When asked about four straight Premier League wins, Rosenior refused to get carried away.
He acknowledged the achievement but stressed the need for constant improvement, saying consistency also means recognising where adjustments are still required. For Rosenior, winning in different ways is encouraging, but sustaining it until the end of the season remains the real challenge.
