By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
@PremierLeague.
Chelsea sacked head coach Liam Rosenior after losing five consecutive Premier League matches without scoring for the first time since 1912 and makes qualification for next season’s Champions League unlikely.
Rosenior arrived at Stamford Bridge in January, signing a five-and-a-half-year deal, but has won just 11 of his 23 games across all competitions.
Calum McFarlane will take interim charge until the end of the season, with his first game coming this Sunday against Leeds United in the FA Cup semi-final.
A club statement read: “Chelsea Football Club has today parted company with Head Coach Liam Rosenior.
“On behalf of everyone at Chelsea FC, we would like to place on record our gratitude to Liam and his staff for all their efforts during their time with the club.
“Liam has always conducted himself with the highest integrity and professionalism following his appointment mid-way 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. Everyone at Chelsea FC wishes Liam every success in the future.
Rosenior leaves Chelsea seventh in the Premier League, seven points off fifth-placed Liverpool, who have a game in hand. Enzo Maresca left Chelsea in fifth but they had slipped to eighth by the time Rosenior took over from interim boss McFarlane.