Rosenior's Last Stand? Chelsea Job Looking Shaky After Everton Debacle

Liam Rosenior probably didn't sleep much after the trip to Goodison Park. A 3-0 thrashing from Everton, a team that started the day sitting 18th in the table, just isn't going to cut it for a club like Chelsea. Look, the pressure was already mounting, especially after that baffling 4-1 loss to Brighton just a week prior. That’s two straight league defeats where the Blues looked completely outmatched.

Shaka Hislop, a guy who knows a thing or two about the Premier League, didn't mince words on ESPN. He thinks Rosenior's job is "in danger," and it's hard to argue with him. Steve Nicol, another ex-pro, piled on, suggesting the players just aren't performing for the gaffer. And that’s the real kicker, isn't it? You can blame tactics, you can blame injuries, but when the effort looks this flat against a side fighting relegation, the manager is always the first one under the microscope. Chelsea has now conceded seven goals in their last two league matches. That’s not a blip; that’s a trend.

The January transfer window is just around the corner, and usually, that’s when clubs decide if they’re going to back their man or cut bait. Thing is, Chelsea spent north of £400 million in the summer window alone, bringing in players like Enzo Fernández for £106 million and Moisés Caicedo for £115 million. You don’t drop that kind of cash and then accept mid-table mediocrity. They’re currently sitting 10th in the Premier League, a full 14 points behind fourth-place Aston Villa. That’s a massive gap with only 15 matches played.

The Problem Isn't Just Results

Here's the thing: it’s not just the scorelines that are troubling. It’s the manner of the defeats. Against Everton, they looked devoid of ideas, particularly in the final third. Raheem Sterling, usually a threat, looked isolated, and Armando Broja, starting up front, managed just one shot on target before being subbed off. When Dwight McNeil is outworking your midfield and Abdoulaye Doucouré is bossing the middle, you’ve got serious problems. Everton’s goals came from open play, not flukes. Doucouré, McNeil, and Beto all found the back of the net, and Chelsea barely laid a glove on them.

Rosenior keeps talking about a "long-term project," but Chelsea isn't known for patience. Roman Abramovich built a dynasty on ruthless managerial changes, and while the ownership has shifted, the expectation for immediate success hasn't. Mauricio Pochettino, Thomas Tuchel, Frank Lampard – they all found out quickly that the Stamford Bridge hot seat is one of the hottest in football. Rosenior’s win percentage in the league this season is hovering around 33%, with just five wins from 15 games. That’s just not good enough for a club with Champions League aspirations.

I think the board has already made up its mind. This loss to Everton feels like a tipping point. They’ll give him the next couple of games, probably through the festive period, but unless there’s a dramatic turnaround and a clear change in performance, Rosenior won’t see February as Chelsea’s manager. He's a good coach, but the Chelsea job might be too big, too soon.

**Prediction:** Chelsea announces Rosenior's departure before the FA Cup third round on January 6th.