Rosenior refuses to blame Fofana after Chelsea drop more points

Liam Rosenior refused to blame Wesley Fofana after the defender was sent off and 10-man Chelsea then conceded a late equaliser against Premier League strugglers Burnley.

The Blues dominated for 70 minutes before the Frenchman was dismissed for a late challenge on James Ward-Prowse, which saw referee Lewis Smith wave a second yellow card.

Fofana became the eighth Chelsea player to be sent off this season, in a campaign marred by red cards and ill discipline. He will now miss next weekend’s trip to league leaders Arsenal.

With 10 men, Rosenior’s side were unable to hold onto their one-goal lead, and Zian Flemming scored with a 93rd-minute header.

Chelsea have now dropped 19 points from winning positions in the Premier League this season.

“That wasn’t on Wesley. That was on our performance,” head coach Rosenior insisted.

“From the first goal, we lacked incision when we had control. I want incision. I want us to create wave after wave of attack. We were too safe in our possession.

“When you give a team, any team, a one-goal advantage, anything can happen. When the red card happens, you’re down to 10 men.

“We knew their biggest threat with Ward-Prowse on the pitch was set plays. We went as big as we possibly could, because that was the only way they could score with 10 men.”

It was another frustrating draw for the home fans, who recently saw their team draw 2-2 with Leeds after losing a two-goal lead.

Rosenior said: “We still don’t see it out. The frustration is more the last two home games.

“From being in winning positions and being in control of the game, to not win the two games, that’s the biggest frustration. It’s not a blame on an individual.”