Chelsea's new manager Liam Rosenior is facing mounting criticism after a 3-0 defeat to Everton marked their fourth consecutive loss. The Blues have dropped to sixth in the Premier League table, with Champions League qualification now under threat. Despite early promise with four initial victories, Chelsea have won just once in their last six matches under the 41-year-old former Strasbourg coach.

Injuries and an exhausting schedule have hampered Rosenior's tenure. Chelsea have played 113 matches since last season - more than any other Premier League club - following their Conference League and expanded Club World Cup commitments. The club has made 99 starting lineup changes this season, attempting to manage player fatigue. Rosenior inherited a team mid-season after Enzo Maresca's departure and has been given significant transfer-planning authority, suggesting internal support despite poor results.

Player discontent is growing, with vice-captain Enzo Fernandez publicly questioning the managerial change and its impact on team identity. Some squad members face potential pay cuts if Chelsea miss Champions League qualification, adding pressure. Rosenior's unconventional coaching methods and the infamous pre-match huddle have made him a target for ridicule among fans and media. With FA Cup quarter-final against Port Vale approaching and crucial matches against Manchester City and United ahead, Rosenior must quickly reverse the downward spiral or risk becoming another short-lived Chelsea manager.