Cole Palmer backs Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior amid mid-season struggles
Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer defended head coach Liam Rosenior, saying the mid-season appointment left no time for a proper pre-season or adequate training, with focus only on matches. Palmer acknowledged Rosenior’s competence, adding that a full pre-season would let the coach implement his style and drive progress if players perform and the club signs the right players. Palmer’s comments come as Chelsea sit sixth in the Premier League with 48 points from 32 games, having been knocked out of the UEFA Champions League after an 8‑2 aggregate loss to Paris Saint‑Germain. The Blues are now preparing for the FA Cup semi‑final on April 26 and aiming to secure a top‑five league finish. Palmer himself has faced criticism for inconsistent form, recording 10 goals and three assists in 27 appearances while dealing with injuries. His support highlights the internal debate over whether Chelsea should retain Rosenior for next season or seek a new manager ahead of a full pre‑season. With only six league matches left, the outcome will shape the club’s summer transfer plans and managerial stability. Will Palmer’s vote of confidence translate into board backing for Rosenior, or will pressure grow for a change once the season ends?