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LIAM ROSENIOR HAS been sacked as Chelsea manager following a run of five successive Premier League defeats, the club announced on Wednesday.
The 41-year-old had only been in charge for just over three months after being lured away from French side Strasbourg, which is affiliated to Chelsea’s American owners.
Chelsea’s 3-0 defeat at the hands of Brighton on Tuesday proved the last straw. It is the first time Chelsea have lost five consecutive league games without scoring since 1912, a run which has left them seven points adrift of the Champions League places.
“Chelsea Football Club has today parted company with Head Coach Liam Rosenior,” read a club statement.
“Liam has always conducted himself with the highest integrity and professionalism following his appointment midway through the season.
“This has not been a decision the Club has taken lightly; however, recent results and performances have fallen below the necessary standards with still so much more to play for this season.”
Calum McFarlane will be in charge in a caretaker capacity, the club added, with his first match an FA Cup semi-final against Leeds United on Sunday.
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