Chelsea FC have sacked head coach Liam Rosenior after just 107 days in charge, the club announced on Wednesday, following a string of poor results.
In a statement, Chelsea thanked Rosenior and his staff for their efforts but said recent performances did not meet the club’s expectations. “This has not been a decision the Club has taken lightly,” the statement read, adding that results had “fallen below the necessary standards.”
Assistant coach Calum McFarlane will now take over as interim head coach until the end of the season, as the club continues its push for a European place and progress in the FA Cup.
Rosenior’s time at the club started well. He won 11 of his 23 matches in charge and kept early defeats to a minimum. His only losses at first came against Arsenal FC in the Carabao Cup, while his first Premier League defeat came later in his seventh game.
However, things quickly went downhill. A 5-2 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League proved to be a turning point. Chelsea had been level late in the game before conceding three late goals.
Since then, the results have been very poor. The team lost six straight matches in all competitions, scoring no goals and conceding 14. Their five straight Premier League defeats without scoring, including a heavy loss to Brighton & Hove Albion, is their worst run since 1912.
A 7-0 FA Cup win over Port Vale was the only bright spot, and the only time they scored in their last seven games.
Chelsea are currently seventh in the league with 48 points from 34 matches and are at risk of missing out on European football next season. The club says it will now look for a long-term solution.
FULL LIST: Chelsea managers in last 10 years
Chelsea FC’s managerial history over the past decade reflects one of the most demanding environments in European football, where performance pressure, ownership transitions, and shifting project philosophies have driven frequent coaching changes.
Following the sack of Liam Rosenior, Chelsea has reportedly had 10 coaches in the last 10 years, averaging 1 coach per year.
Below is a detailed breakdown of all managers who have led the club in the last 10 years, including appointment context and reasons for departure.
1. Guus Hiddink (Interim Manager)
Tenure: December 2015 – May 2016
Reason for appointment: Returned on an interim basis following the dismissal of José Mourinho to stabilise the squad and restore confidence.
Reason for exit: Completed temporary assignment and departed at the end of the season as planned.
2. Antonio Conte
Tenure: July 2016 – July 2018
Reason for appointment: Hired to rebuild competitiveness and restore Chelsea to title contention.
Reason for exit: Dismissed after declining league performance and strained relations with the club hierarchy despite FA Cup success.
3. Maurizio Sarri
Tenure: July 2018 – June 2019
Reason for appointment: Brought in to implement an attacking, possession-based playing style.
Reason for exit: Departed by mutual consent after one season, following Europa League triumph and return to Italy with Juventus.
4. Frank Lampard (First Spell)
Tenure: July 2019 – January 2021
Reason for appointment: Installed during a transfer ban to lead a youth-focused rebuild.
Reason for exit: Sacked due to inconsistent results and decline in Premier League standings.
5. Thomas Tuchel
Tenure: January 2021 – September 2022
Reason for appointment: Appointed mid-season to stabilise results and improve defensive organisation.
6. Graham Potter
Tenure: September 2022 – April 2023
Reason for appointment: Hired to lead a long-term project centred on tactical development and squad restructuring.
Reason for exit: Sacked due to poor results, lack of consistent identity, and failure to meet performance expectations.
7. Frank Lampard (Interim Return)
Tenure: April 2023 – June 2023
Reason for appointment: Reappointed as caretaker manager to complete the season following Potter’s dismissal.
Reason for exit: Interim role concluded at the end of the campaign.
8. Mauricio Pochettino
Tenure: July 2023 – June 2024
Reason for appointment: Tasked with restoring stability, structure, and competitiveness within a young squad.
Reason for exit: Departed by mutual consent after one season due to differing long-term vision.
9. Enzo Maresca
Tenure: July 2024 – 2026
Reason for appointment: Appointed to continue Chelsea’s rebuild with emphasis on structured possession play, youth integration, and tactical discipline.
Reason for exit: Left the role following a difficult run of form and the club’s decision to reset direction amid performance concerns.
10. Liam Rosenior
Tenure: January 6, 2026 – April 2026
Reason for appointment: Installed as a mid-season replacement following Maresca’s exit, tasked with immediately stabilising results and improving attacking output during a crisis period.
Reason for exit: Dismissed after 107 days in charge following a poor run of results, including five consecutive defeats without scoring a goal, prompting another urgent managerial reset.
