I attended the game at Charlton to witness Liam Rosenior lead the Chelsea team for the first time.
From my perspective, his approach didn’t seem to differ significantly from that of Enzo Maresca.
The lineup looked like a classic Chelsea cup side, with many players rotated or rested in anticipation of upcoming fixtures, which is typical of Maresca’s tactics.
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Despite the changes, the team employed a familiar 4-2-3-1 formation featuring an inverted left-back. Instead of the suspended Cucurella, it was Hato in that role, who went on to score the opening goal.
The fact that Rosenior did not introduce any major changes was likely a wise choice. If a mid-season change is necessary, it’s generally better to evolve gradually rather than to initiate a complete overhaul.
One significant decision he made was to wait for the Charlton match to take charge, rather than sitting on the bench during the challenging game against Fulham.
Facing Craven Cottage would have been a tough debut, and he might have had little influence over the result.
By starting with a victory, he sets a positive tone, and he has four out of six league matches coming up at home, mostly against teams currently struggling in the Premier League.
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While Burnley, West Ham, and Leeds will provide stiff competition, it still represents a favorable beginning to his spell.
Of the two away games in this stretch, one is against a Wolves side looking precarious at the bottom of the table, which also presents a good opportunity, despite signs of recovery from them at Molineux.
Additionally, he has a home Champions League match against the Cypriot side Pafos, which should ensure progression in that tournament. His timing appears ideal for starting off strong and improving his statistics.
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