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13 Apr 2026 13:01:48
Chelsea dressing room sources indicate a growing disconnect between several players and the manager, with doubts emerging over his tactical direction and in-game decision-making.

While there remains a level of professionalism within the squad, belief in the project appears fractured, particularly among key figures who feel the team lacks a clear identity in crucial moments.

There is also a sense that constant changes in selection, combined with inconsistent performances, have made it difficult for players to fully buy into the manager's ideas.

Some members of the squad are understood to be frustrated with the lack of structure both in and out of possession, which has translated into poor results in decisive games.

Although the club hierarchy continues to back the manager publicly, the internal mood suggests that unless performances improve quickly, maintaining full dressing room support could become an even greater challenge in the coming weeks.

13 Apr 2026 15:02:28
Probably from the same people who said the players had asked for the Enzo ban to be lifted.

13 Apr 2026 15:40:43
We have opened ourselves up to a media frenzy. Stand by for "Chelsea in crisis".

This is all down to the SDs/owners bringing in an inexperienced coach.

What's needed is somebody in charge who knows what they are doing, not a private equity business.

13 Apr 2026 16:01:40
I agree with you, Bill. The media will be stoking the fires for sure, and hopefully the owners get the message that Liam needs to go, and so does the sporting director who appointed him. The model will only work if the core of quality players are kept, and added to with both experienced quality and a proper, decent head coach. Squad wise, you need 3 segments. First segment of 8 or 9 top players who play most games; we probably have 7. The second segment, another 8 or 9 players who are not quite at the top level but are pushing on the door; we probably have 6 players.

And then the final segment will be made up of squad fillers, young prospects from the academy, and players brought in from elsewhere, and we probably have about 14 in this area. That is what needs balancing. It is actually not far off, but someone now needs to grab the bull by the horns and shape our destiny before those core players in segment one move on.

13 Apr 2026 16:28:44
Just for clarity, I think these players fit into Segment 1.

Marc Cucurella
Reece James
Moises Caicedo
Enzo Fernandez
Joao Pedro
Cole Palmer
Levi Colwill

Segment 2.

Romeo Lavia
Pedro Neto
Trevor Chalobah
Robert Sanchez
Wesley Fofana
Malo Gusto

Segment 3.

Josh Achempong
Hato
Estevao
Essugo
Santos
Gittens
Garnacho
Santos
Delap
Guiu
Malang Sarr
Teddy Sharman Lowe
Jorgensen
Tyrique George
Jessy Derry.

09 Apr 2026 13:55:38
Reports in the past twenty-four hours suggest that Rosenior's job is far from secure, certainly not as secure as it was reported to be at the start of the international break.

Various links to sounding out Xabi Alonso and Fabregas, but, slightly more concerning, Lampard seems to be the name with the most traction at the moment. With Coventry reportedly sounding out John Eustance to replace him, in the event he does come back for a third term as Chelsea head coach. Surely not?

09 Apr 2026 15:07:40
J

It's probably the media starting their circus trying to put pressure on the coach.

As Tom says, no decision will be made until the end of season review, and certainly, Lampa should not be the one coming in.

09 Apr 2026 19:04:16
I think the early reports that, no matter what, UCL qualification or not, Rosenior would be keeping his job were very wide of the mark. The odds of him avoiding the exit door, come the end of the season, are not in his favour. Poor results in the next two home fixtures, vs both Manchester clubs, would only go to solidifying those odds.



I'd say his exit has that feeling of inevitability about it, a feeling that we Chelsea fans have come to know all too well. It makes sense that the club would be putting feelers out to who they feel are options to replace Rosenior. What doesn't make sense, for me, is Lampard being one of those, let alone a front runner.

09 Apr 2026 19:08:38
You and me both, J.

10 Apr 2026 05:36:08
I really don't want this. Absolutely love Frank, want him to be super successful as a manager, and I think he will have success. He helped us out twice and did decently, but he had a few cracks in the PL with minimal success. Very happy that he is doing a job at Coventry and will get another go in the PL. I think next year will be big for him, and if he can replicate Sunderland and finish mid-table, it would be a huge accomplishment.

But he needs to prove he is capable. Coming back and being sacked a third time in pretty quick succession wouldn't be good for him or the club.

If the club does sack Liam, the next appointment needs to be an experienced manager with a track record of success and a defined style of play. The unproven merry go round needs to stop. Hopefully the owners realize changes need to be made, not just in terms of a transfer policy.

10 Apr 2026 19:14:18
Melbourne, absolutely with you. I wish Frank well in the PL next season, but I wouldn't support him being our next coach. I believe we will get Champions League as tail end Charlies, which is important for the club, but hardly a great achievement. As for LR, if he stays, we are doomed to the same again.

The thought of him speaking b******* for another season is depressing. I agree the next coach needs to be experienced, etc, but if this malaise continues, the chances of getting the right coach are diminishing. The summer might be make or break for us.

10 Apr 2026 21:42:23
Got to agree with Jimbo here. Liam has to go or we are totally doomed. He talks utter b******* and is so out of his depth. I would go for Lamps, as not sure who else is out there who would take us on?

11 Apr 2026 14:30:50
Greenaway

It's got to be somebody better than Lamps, otherwise there is no point in changing the coach.

08 Apr 2026 17:20:08
Following the update from Tom and J that the club are in for Sensesi and are abandoning the current model of only buying young, tradeable prospects ready for 2030 and are now going for a more rounded squad. It appears this has now been endorsed by Nizaar Kinsella: Privately, the club have assured Cucurella and captain Reece James
that signings with proven Premier League experience will arrive at centreback, central midfield and in attacking areas.

Great news all round.

08 Apr 2026 19:28:30
It's about time, Greenaway.

08 Apr 2026 20:59:01
Bill, I have no problem at all with people making mistakes, we all do. It is how you react to them that counts. So, if Tom and J are correct, and the owners and sporting directors have ripped up their blueprint and are now going for experienced 29-year-olds like Sensesi and binning the so-called trading model, then that is great news.

09 Apr 2026 07:23:53
I wouldn't expect the mistakes of the first window, when signing the likes of Sterling or Koulibaly for expensive fees on huge contracts. The ownership got their fingers burnt there. In the case of Sterling, it's a mistake they're still paying for.

For CB, the previously mentioned Senesi is available on a free, along with Stones and (I believe) Konate, whilst Van Hecke has a contract up in 2027. They're the type of EPL experienced players we should be looking at, who won't have huge initial outlays. One younger, but non-EPL experienced, CB to keep an eye on is Antonio Silva at Benfica, only 22, but he has plenty of UCL experience and a contract up in 2027. If he doesn't sign a new contract, he'll be available at a reasonable price this summer.

We've had previous interest in him and he's always impressed me when I've seen him play.

The midfield and attacking areas are a bit harder to anticipate where interest might be. No doubt, we'll be in for Anderson and Wharton, but I see both going to Manchester. Foden is an interesting one, not getting the mins at City right now and has a contract up in 2027. Pretty far-fetched, but he could be on the move in the next year. It's going to be difficult to get EPL/UCL experience in the midfield and attacking areas without spending big or looking at squad fillers who offer leadership and experience.

02 Apr 2026 10:38:05.
Valentin Barco is tearing it up at Strasbourg playing mainly in central midfield but he can also play on the left hand side and he played at left
back last night and scored his first-ever goal for Argentina in a 5–0 win over Zambia. While Enzo Fernandez had a quieter game, Barco stole the spotlight with his energy and quality.



Chelsea are reportedly eyeing him as a potential replacement for Marc Cucurella.

Barco’s rapid rise is attracting interest from top clubs across Europe so we may need to act fast before others swoop in.

I think a few on here have already mentioned his quality? Taxi for Cucu.

02 Apr 2026 13:25:31
Can we fit the SD's into the same taxi, Greenaway?

02 Apr 2026 18:21:51
Sign him as a utility player for now, but have an eye on him as the long-term replacement for Cucurella.

02 Apr 2026 21:03:35
Thanks J, I have heard some really good reports about him. Might be a real star going forward. Bill, yes, maybe find out which sporting director made the silly mistake of getting rid of a trophy winning head coach and replacing him with a cardboard cut out of a manager in the rather silly view the grass would be greener.

03 Apr 2026 06:19:49
I have watched Barco a few times. He often stands out for Strasbourg and is a class above, although his positional sense is worrying at times. I think he would make a great squad addition. However, I'd stop short of expecting him to make a huge impact on first-team performances consistently.

He is definitely better suited to being in midfield or as a very attacking lb/lwb. I worry about signing players with the expectation they can play two/three positions well when we so badly need world-class experience and a group that knows exactly where they will play on the pitch each week.

07 Apr 2026 14:26:20
Deal apparently done.

30 Mar 2026 14:04:00
Nathan Ake is moving back to his house in Cobham this summer, probably unlikely but he would be a very solid signing.

Only other gossip I came across was the potential to still move to Earls Court if all parties, the club, the owners of the site and the planning people could align?

30 Mar 2026 16:11:23
Cheers, RPD.

I hope the Rarls Court happens, but I doubt it, as I think the additional funding will be acquired to build more housing.

Regards, Ake. It would be a gud move if he could stay fit, could be a goid addition for our medical team.

31 Mar 2026 18:05:40
Bill, I certainly wouldn't be signing any players with injury issues. We have enough already. The two young players who are joining in the summer have spent most of the season out with injuries. We need a bigger treatment room!

01 Apr 2026 08:35:25
Jimbo,

I think the SD's have shares in our medical department.

28 Mar 2026 18:27:22
A few rumours on X that Man City are to be docked 60 points. Any truth in this?

28 Mar 2026 21:40:21
Greenaway, sounds like one of those American prison sentences. You are sentenced to 550 years without parole, so when am I getting out? lol.

28 Mar 2026 12:30:12
I can't keep up with all the transfer rumours associated with Chelsea but was out with and mat yesterday who told me Liverpool and Chelsea are chasing a young Swiss CH. He did tell me the name but I can't remember it and I've now got a massive hangover. All sounds very familiar with Chelsea missing out to Liverpool for a young, talented CH.

28 Mar 2026 15:53:29
That's exactly what we need, Tom, another youngster at the back.

Probably finish up at Strasbourg for a couple of seasons anyway.

28 Mar 2026 18:05:34
Always look on the bright side of life.

28 Mar 2026 19:18:01
I can feel a song coming on.

28 Mar 2026 21:37:57
Bill, agree, that's the last thing we need: another trading card. We have two very good young CBs, Josh and Levi; what we really need is two experienced CBs.

29 Mar 2026 08:42:53
I think Sarr looks useful. He is just finding his Premiership feet. It happens.

I love transfer rumours but very rarely the reality. I do remember being told by my mate that it isn't just us and Liverpool looking at the young Swiss CH. There are lots of other interested teams.

29 Mar 2026 15:04:58
We have plenty of young centre backs. Let Liverpool have the Swiss big cheese, and we can have VVD.

29 Mar 2026 15:16:43
I can only say that the few times I've watched Liverpool this season VVD hasn't impressed me!!
They have already signed a young CH for next season, and I was gutted he decided to go there instead of coming to us.

{Ed001's Note - Liverpool signed 4 this season, 1 in the summer and 3 in January.}

29 Mar 2026 15:59:26
I was only gutted about the one in January Ed. He looks useful.

{Ed001's Note - Leoni looks brilliant, shame about his ACL. But you are talking about Jacquet.}

29 Mar 2026 16:17:19
Yep, that's the lad. I am useless with names, amongst other things!!

27 Mar 2026 17:27:22
A few twatter rumours that Man City are to be docked 60 points. Any truth in this ED01?

{Ed001's Note - I don't know sorry. It doesn't sound likely though unfortunately.}

28 Mar 2026 09:56:33
Probably 6 points Greenaway suspend for 50 years

21 Mar 2026 19:26:21
Id hate to ask Ed but do you think rosenior has lost the dressing room already, squad looks totally lost and un interested its insane i don't blame rosenior he had to take a punt at such a big job and seems like a good guy but he looks so far out of his debt and every player in the squad has regressed.

{Ed001's Note - as far as I am aware he hasn't, he is just out of his depth by the looks of it.}

21 Mar 2026 21:01:50
Thank you, Scary. To see how far out of his debt he looks already. God knows if any manager out there would actually improve this current side the way things have dropped off.

25 Mar 2026 09:54:45
If he has lost the dressing room, is it possible to give him a sat nav to help him find it?

21 Mar 2026 06:56:10
A few rumours today that Blue. co are now looking to link up with River Plate in Argentina. I think Kendry Paez is on loan there at present. Would be a good club to have on the books. Also reading that Delap is wanted by Newcastle for £45 million, I believe we paid £30 million so that would be a tidy profit.

21 Mar 2026 09:32:13
Rpd, I am actually beginning to think Delap is a good player. Over the last few games, albeit for cameo appearances, he looks to have improved his first touch and gained a yard of pace.

21 Mar 2026 10:41:45
Tom

If we make a profit, he will be sold, then move on to a greater career.

21 Mar 2026 11:11:07
Really hope we don't sell Delap. He has something about him and can see him going on to great things.

21 Mar 2026 22:25:06
Let's hope Delap gets more game time in the games left to show us he is improving after injury.

Think LR could and should have started him today v Everton, v physical defenders, plus JP probably knackered.