ByNizaar KinsellaFootball Reporter at Stamford Bridge14 Minutes ago6 CommentsThere was chanting of “we want to our Chelsea back” before kick-off, then Chelsea has gone nearly six and a quarter hours without a league goal. It’s not impossible, but it is a mountain we must climb. We have five games left and the pressure is on. Cunha gives Man United win at Chelsea to boost Champions League chancesIs Rosenior at risk? A few weeks ago, Rosenior cited the fact that he took charge of Chelsea when they were fourth Chelsea lost to Manchester City despite having a free midweek to prepare. “I think we are behind Liam.” Behdad Eghbali, influential owner of the CAA World Congress of Sports in Los Angeles, said, “It’s a business of results, but we believe he can be a Eghbali acknowledged that the lack of managerial stability was a major factor in Chelsea’s recent failures. Or is the anger directed at the ownership? Image source, Getty ImagesThere is anger directed at Rosenior, but many Chelsea supporters also point the finger at Eghbali, Boehly and the Image source: Getty ImagesOr is the anger directed at the ownership? There are signs that they are willing listen to some criticism, such as calls to recruit more experience players. “We acknowledge we need balance. Eghbali explained that you can tweak a model to improve it and learn from your mistakes. “We have a solid core, but need to add more experience to bring the team to the next stage and achieve consistency.” We are not blind to this. “However, failure of qualification for the Champions League will undermine any rebuild. Chelsea has spent around PS1.5bn in signings and, despite recovering approximately PS750m from sales, they are still under financial scrutiny by Uefa. They have been fined for breaking their regulations. “When asked about Palmer’s remarks and the possible financial implications, Rosenior responded: “The honest response is that I don’t really know.” We’re still fighting, and we’ll deal with the situation at the end the season. While the protest movement is largely driven by younger fans, there are signs that older match-going supporters are apathetic. At full-time, there were boos, and the atmosphere at Stamford Bridge has been getting quieter.
