Liam Rosenior statement in full as Chelsea dressing room sent clear message

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Chelsea have appointed Liam Rosenior as their new head coach after parting ways with Enzo Maresca last week, and the former Strasbourg man has spoken about his role for the first time

Liam Rosenior has shared a poignant message with the Chelsea dressing room after being named as the club's new head coach.

In a statement published on the Blues' official website, he said: "I am extremely humbled and honoured to be appointed Head Coach of Chelsea Football Club. This is a club with a unique spirit and a proud history of winning trophies.

"My job is to protect that identity and create a team that reflects these values in every game we play as we continue winning trophies. To be entrusted with this role means the world to me and I want to thank all involved for the opportunity and faith in undertaking this job. I will give everything to bring the success this club deserves."

Turning his attention to the first-team, he added: "I believe deeply in teamwork, unity, togetherness and working for one another, and those values will be at the heart of everything we do. They will be the foundation of our success.

"I am excited to work with this extremely talented group of players and staff, to build strong connections on and off the pitch, and to create an environment where everyone feels united and driven by the same goal."

He continued: "There is a real hunger to win, and I will give everything, every single day, to help this team compete and win at the very highest level to make everyone connected and proud to be a part of Chelsea Football Club. I want our fans to be proud of who we are and what we represent in every single game that we play.

"They are the soul of this enormous, historic and huge football club. I cannot wait to meet you all. I cannot wait to get started."

On the appointment, Chelsea also expressed their delight while welcoming Rosenior to the club. They wrote: "Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Liam Rosenior as head coach of the men’s team.

"The Englishman has signed a contract with the club that will take him through to 2032. Rosenior arrives at Stamford Bridge after coaching overseas with RC Strasbourg, where he led the French club to European qualification for the first time in 19 years in his first season, and following earlier roles in England with Hull City and Derby County."

It comes as Enzo Maresca parted ways with the club last week, having helped the Blues secure just one win from his last seven Premier League outings. A statement on the club's site at the time read: ""Chelsea Football Club and Head Coach Enzo Maresca have parted company.

"During his time at the Club, Enzo led the team to success in the UEFA Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup. Those achievements will remain an important part of the Club’s recent history, and we thank him for his contributions to the Club.

"With key objectives still to play for across four competitions including qualification for Champions League football, Enzo and the Club believe a change gives the team the best chance of getting the season back on track. We wish Enzo well for the future."

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