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Rosenior pictured sat next to co-owner Behdad Eghbali before taking the job full-time after a defeat at Fulham Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior says he feels "100%" support from the club's ownership despite a run of four league defeats without a goal. The 41-year-old replaced Enzo Maresca, who left on New Year's Day, but Saturday's home defeat by Manchester United has left Chelsea seven points behind fifth-placed Liverpool. That leaves the Blues' chances of Champions League qualification - the club's minimum target at the start of the season - in major doubt. Asked whether he feels he has support from within the club, Rosenior replied: "100%. They've been supportive of me in our daily conversations, the sporting directors involved – they've been magnificent in their support of me and the team. "We're relying on them. We know we need to win games of football in the now. " Last week, influential co-owner Behdad Eghbali said the hierarchy remain behind Rosenior, adding: "Of course, it's a results business, but we think he can be successful long term. " Eghbali also said Chelsea would target more experienced players in the summer and would "tweak the plan if it's not working", having built the youngest squad in the Premier League. On the owner's comments, Rosenior added: "He wants consistent trophies and consistent success for this club. That's what we've spoken about – in the now, in the summer and how we build. "We're all very clear on what we need to do, what we want to do and what we have to do to get this club back to where it should be. " This video can not be played 'We know we need to win' - Rosenior After Saturday's home defeat by Manchester United, footage went viral on social media of defender Wesley Fofana appearing to ignore attempts by first-team coach Justin Walker, one of Rosenior's assistants, to speak to him. Rosenior said the player had apologised for his reaction and the incident would not affect his selection for Tuesday's trip to Brighton (20: 00 BST). "I've spoken to him about it and he's just disappointed that we're losing the game, " said Rosenior. "I do think he could have shown that emotion in a better way and that's something I've spoken to him about, but the optics are not the reality. "The reality is I've got a really good group. Wes apologised for his reaction, but these are young players who are going to make mistakes. " On Tuesday, Chelsea will be without Estevao Willian, who came off with a hamstring injury on Saturday, while striker Joao Pedro also remains a doubt and will have a late fitness test. Defender Levi Colwill, who has been out with a long-term knee injury, returned in a behind-closed-doors match on Friday but remains unavailable and is set to play further minutes for Chelsea's Under-21 side on Saturday. Latest Chelsea news, analysis and fan views Ask about Chelsea - what do you want to know? Rose agrees to succeed Iraola at Bournemouth F1 bosses to use 'scalpel rather than baseball bat' Rosenior feels '100%' support from Chelsea owners First look: Sheridan Smith and Michael Socha collide in new drama The Cage Andy Zaltzman's topical panel show returns Lucy Punch stars as alpha mum Amanda How the 'Fabiola Rule' in rollerblading came about 'By chance or choice, they have clicked' - why Man City will be champions How money is talking as Fitzpatrick turns up volume Are Man City now title favourites after win over Arsenal? Man City beat Arsenal to close gap in title race. Video Man City beat Arsenal to close gap in title race How 'dropouts' hangout' became snooker's ultimate stage Record-breaking Bayern win Bundesliga - now for the Treble Dream derby result for Liverpool fans but huge summer ahead for Slot 'Rusty' to 'relentless' - Red Roses deliver statement win Howe's biggest Newcastle challenge yet as questions grow on his future How Coventry earned Premier League return after 25 years 'Mums thank me for changing the narrative': How motherhood in rugby has evolved One of Arsenal's greatest unsung heroes - Keown's tribute to Manninger What it's really like to try to make it to F1 What does the Saudi Arabia PIF's change in approach mean for Newcastle? Is this the beginning of the end for LIV Golf? World Cup winner Kildunne reveals body dysmorphia struggle 'I should have died' - Taylor on 10 years since forced retirement Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.