Chalobah: Chelsea Players Must Take Blame for Rossinier's Sacking

Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah believes the players must shoulder some of the blame for the team's poor results, which led to manager Liam Rossinier's dismissal. The FA Cup semi-final victory against Leeds United last night demonstrated that the 'Blues' can perform at a completely different level compared to their recent matches under Rossinier. Enzo Fernandez scored the winning goal, and interim boss Callum Macfarlane led the team for the second time, having previously overseen two matches in January that resulted in a draw and a defeat.

The 40-year-old Englishman's next challenge will be to secure Chelsea's first Premier League win since March 4th.

“No matter which manager leaves, it's tough. You spend time with them, you work with them every day. You have to adapt, to start over. We can use that as an excuse, but ultimately, we have to look at ourselves as players and take responsibility,” Chalobah stated, as quoted by Sky Sports.

According to Chalobah, the win against Leeds could help the London club finish their season on a positive note, especially after slipping to eighth place in the league with four matches remaining.

“When things aren't going well, only a strong mentality can help. We've shown it in parts of the season. We had the same conversation today. We need to show our mentality, our habits, and our winning spirit. Hunger and determination are paramount. The desire to fight for the second ball, to want to win aerial duels. These small things are what we need. When we do that, our qualities become evident,” he added.

Currently, Chelsea has 48 points, while the final Champions League spot is occupied by fifth-placed Aston Villa, who are 10 points ahead. Despite this, the English defender is adamant that the 'Blues' belong in European competitions, and qualifying for them is a must.

“Of course. This is Chelsea, this is where we want to be. We have to do everything we can to get into European competitions,” Chalobah declared.