Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior demands accountability after PSG defeat
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has demanded a culture of accountability from his squad after a devastating 5-2 defeat by Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.
The Premier League side conceded three goals in the final 16 minutes at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday night to leave their European hopes hanging by a thread.
Two of those late strikes involved mistakes from Filip Jorgensen, whose selection over first-choice goalkeeper Robert Sanchez drew significant criticism.
Creating a collective culture
The 40-year-old manager has frequently shouldered the blame for poor results during his two-month tenure at Stamford Bridge.
However, the Blues boss is now insisting that his players must share the responsibility when performances fall below the required standard.
“It’s collective, I make mistakes and everybody makes mistakes,” Rosenior explained.
“It’s not all on me, it’s not all on the players because we’re a collective group.”
Bouncing back domestically
The West London club must quickly refocus as they host Newcastle United in domestic action on Saturday.
A Premier League victory is vital to sustain their push for a top-four finish before they welcome the reigning French champions for Tuesday’s daunting second leg.
“You have to take accountability when things don’t go your way as well,” the Chelsea manager added.
“For me, that’s part of the culture that I want at this club: for everybody to be part of the same thing, whether it’s a success or a defeat.”
