Chelsea Sacks Rossinier After Just 107 Days

Chelsea has sacked manager Liam Rossinier after just 107 days in charge, the club announced. Reserve team coach Callum MacFarlane will take the helm for this weekend's FA Cup semi-final clash against Leeds, and will remain in charge until the end of the season, the Blues confirmed in their statement. MacFarlane previously led the London club after Enzo Maresca's departure in early January.

Liam Rossinier was appointed Chelsea manager in mid-January following the surprising exit of the Italian. He arrived from Strasbourg, signing a six-year contract, but will now leave Stamford Bridge after less than half a season. The board's decision was made earlier today, attributed to the team's inconsistent performance under his leadership. Yesterday, the Blues suffered their fifth consecutive Premier League defeat, a result that largely extinguished the team's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League next season.