Rosenior wants more time – and is eyeing summer signings to improve Chelsea

Liam Rosenior says “detailed conversations” are already taking place behind the scenes regarding Chelsea’s summer recruitment.

A 3-0 defeat against Manchester City was the Blues’ third consecutive league defeat and the home fans again made their discontent clear.

Chelsea held their own in a competitive first half at Stamford Bridge, but two quickfire goals after the interval saw the game slip away.

Head coach Rosenior admitted that the club’s inability to handle setbacks has become a recurring theme that must be addressed in the transfer market.

“We’ve had, even over the last week, lots of detailed conversations about what we need to look like moving forward from the summer window,” Rosenior said.

“You talk about all different aspects of the game—physicality, technicality, positional things. They’re all things that we’re in talks in, and we know what we want to improve.

“Right now, we are still in the race for the Champions League, we still have the possibility to win the FA Cup.

“Maybe we need to do something with other players in the transfer market. We concede and then the cards start to fold, and that’s something that just can’t happen moving forward.”

Rosenior again called for patience, pointing to the examples of Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp as proof that elite success requires a period of transition.

Rosenior took over the reins in January and highlighted that even the most successful managers in Premier League history did not achieve instant results.

“I would like to have that time, and I’m confident that in that time you can create something very, very special,” Rosenior explained.

“Even someone as experienced as Pep (at Manchester City) or Jurgen Klopp when he won the titles he did at Liverpool — they had a year to sort things out.

“I’ve come in January, and it’s not an excuse, it’s a reality. I never asked for a lot of time because I understand this club and the traditions and history, but I need to win in the now as well.”

Rosenior also confirmed that Enzo Fernandez is set to return to the squad next week.

The vice-captain was dropped for two matches after suggesting he might leave Chelsea for Real Madrid.

“Sometimes you make decisions not based on short term, you make decisions based on what you want to see long term,” Rosenior said.

“Enzo is a top player and a top character. He’s been fantastic in the last few days in supporting myself and the team, and I can’t wait to have him back.”