Rosenior Takes Responsibility for Chelsea's Poor Form Ahead of Brighton Clash

Liam Rosenior has accepted accountability for Chelsea's recent struggles as the team prepares to face Brighton on Tuesday. The Blues' Champions League qualification hopes suffered a setback after a 1-0 home defeat to Manchester United over the weekend.

Chelsea have lost their last four league matches without scoring, marking their worst such run since November 1912, when they endured a five-game winless streak. They sit seven points behind fifth-place Liverpool, who hold the final Champions League spot, and just three points above 12th-place Fulham.

Rosenior acknowledged the team's poor performances, stating, "We have to win. That is what this club demands and rightfully so, and that is what the fans expect. Football is about winning. You can’t speak about the long-term if you aren’t doing the job in the short-term."

He added, "Being really respectfully honest, we haven’t done well in recent games, and that is on my shoulders as the head coach. We have a huge game and then an FA Cup semi-final. That is why you are in football, but now is the time to deliver."

Chelsea face added pressure at the Amex Stadium, with Brighton trail by just one point. The Seagulls showed resilience in a 2-2 draw against Tottenham, maintaining their push for European qualification.

Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler urged his team to embrace the challenge, saying, "I am impressed by the character and resilience the team have shown. It’s a position we should embrace—we’ve worked hard for this. Now we need to enjoy these moments because it’s a great opportunity to grow."

**Players to Watch** *Brighton – Danny Welbeck*: The forward has contributed to seven goals in eight Premier League appearances against Chelsea for Brighton (five goals, two assists).

*Chelsea – Cole Palmer*: Palmer has scored five goals in his last three league matches against Brighton, including four in a single game at Stamford Bridge in September 2024.

**Match Prediction – Brighton Win** Brighton have won their last two league meetings with Chelsea, matching their total wins from their first 19 encounters. Since 2022-23, they have scored two or more goals in six of their seven league games against the Blues.

Hurzeler remains unbeaten in nine Premier League matches against English managers (W7 D2). Chelsea, meanwhile, have lost five of their last six away league games played on a Tuesday.

**Opta Win Probability** Brighton – 46.8% Draw – 26.4% Chelsea – 26.8%