Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has suggested the club may alter its recruitment strategy this summer, moving away from their focus on young players. The Blues' 5-2 Champions League defeat to Paris St-Germain has intensified scrutiny of their squad's experience and temperament. Chelsea's average age of 23.5 years makes them the youngest team in the Premier League.

Rosenior emphasized that while transfer discussions are ongoing, his immediate priority is finishing the season strongly. The coach faces Newcastle on Saturday Night Football at Stamford Bridge in a crucial match for Chelsea's top-five ambitions. He stressed that conversations about summer business in March would be premature.

Despite criticism about squad maturity, Rosenior defended his players' experience, citing examples like Andrey Santos who has already captained Brazil at 21. The coach believes Chelsea's current position - fifth in the league, in the FA Cup quarter-finals, and with a second leg against PSG remaining - demonstrates progress. Rosenior underlined the importance of Champions League qualification for Chelsea's stature and transfer market ambitions.