Trending Now - Chelsea's Gusto Backs Coach Rosenior Amid Criticism Woes

WHO:

Sportskeeda - Chelsea defender Malo Gusto defended manager Liam Rosenior.

ESPN - Liam Rosenior is the Chelsea manager, appointed in January 2026.

ESPN - Enzo Maresca was the previous Chelsea manager, who won the Club World Cup and Conference League in his first season.

WHAT:

ESPN - Gusto stated, "I think he [Rosenior] is a top coach... Not really [understanding why he is being criticised so much] I have worked with him a lot since he joined Chelsea."

ESPN - Gusto mentioned that the players were "shocked" when Maresca was sacked and attributed the team's dip in form to the change of managers, saying, "It was a bit complicated for us in the middle of the season when Enzo Maresca was sacked."

ESPN - Gusto noted that adapting to a new coach mid-season was "maybe a little bit more [difficult] for us because we have a little less experience."

ESPN - Gusto stated that he does not understand the criticism directed at Rosenior.

ESPN - Chelsea experienced a four-match losing streak, including a 3-0 loss to Everton and an 8-2 aggregate loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.

ESPN - Gusto described Rosenior as a "top coach" and emphasized the need for the team to believe in him.

WHERE:

ESPN - Chelsea Football Club is located at Stamford Bridge, London.

WHEN:

ESPN - Rosenior was appointed Chelsea manager in January 2026.

ESPN - Chelsea's 3-0 loss to Everton occurred before the international break in March 2026.

ESPN - The 8-2 aggregate loss to Paris Saint-Germain took place during the Champions League matches in March 2026.

WHY:

ESPN - Gusto explained that the team's struggles were due to the unexpected managerial change, stating, "But in football that can happen, so we had to adapt."

ESPN - Gusto attributed the team's dip in form to the change of managers from Maresca to Rosenior.

HOW:

ESPN - Gusto mentioned that adapting to a new coach mid-season was complicated for the team, especially given their youth and relative inexperience.

(UPDATED March 29, 2026 17:07 UTC)

In a recent interview, Gusto expressed his support for coach Rosenior, calling him a top coach and admitting he doesn't understand the criticism directed at him. He revealed that the players were "shocked" by the sacking of Enzo Maresca, attributing their dip in form to the mid-season managerial change, which he described as complicated for the team. Gusto acknowledged that adapting to a new coach during the season was particularly challenging due to the team's lack of experience, but emphasized that such changes are part of football.

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(UPDATED March 29, 2026 09:09 UTC)

Chelsea defender Malo Gusto has come to the defense of manager Liam Rosenior, who was appointed in January 20th26 following the departure of Enzo Maresca, the previous manager who had a successful first season. Gusto expressed confusion over the criticism aimed at Rosenior, especially after the team faced a tough four-match losing streak, including a 3-0 defeat to Everton and an 8-2 aggregate loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. He described Rosenior as a "top coach" and highlighted the challenges of adapting to a new manager mid-season, particularly for a young and relatively inexperienced squad.