Chelsea Manager's Personal Life Takes Backseat to Football Demands
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has disclosed that he continues to reside in temporary hotel accommodation, with no immediate plans to secure permanent housing until the current football season concludes. The dedicated manager explained that personal priorities, including house hunting near the club's Surrey training base, have been completely overshadowed by his professional responsibilities with the Blues.
Strategic Player Rest Period Implemented
Following an intense six-week period featuring eleven matches, Rosenior granted his squad a valuable four-day break after their FA Cup victory over Hull City last Friday. The manager actively encouraged players to travel abroad in pursuit of sunshine and relaxation, with notable stars including Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro opting for Dubai getaways. This marked the first occasion in 2026 without midweek fixture commitments, and Rosenior anticipates his decision to refresh the squad will prove strategically beneficial ahead of Saturday's Premier League encounter against Burnley at Stamford Bridge.
"The job never ends," Rosenior admitted regarding his own break. "Just a day. I managed to switch off for a day. For my staff as well. Not just the staff who have travelled with me. For all of the staff that work so hard and travel with the team."
He emphasized the importance of this downtime for both players and support staff, stating: "It's important for them to see their families. It's refreshed everyone and we need it because now we're coming back into a similar schedule again."
Manager's Living Situation Remains Temporary
Unlike his players who traveled internationally, Rosenior did not utilize the break period for personal leisure or property viewings. "I'm still in the hotel. I'll probably be there until the end of the season. I don't have time. I'm focused on this job. My living circumstances aren't a priority right now," the committed coach revealed.
Reflecting on the privileges of modern football, Rosenior noted: "We're very lucky to earn the amounts of money that we do because we're followed by fans, by people who pay the television subscriptions. For them to have the privilege to be able to do that in their lives is great and it's something that helps them in terms of their recovery."
Tactical Preparation and Strong Anti-Racism Stance
The break allowed for enhanced tactical preparation, with Rosenior explaining: "This is the first time we've had a two-day tactical lead-in to a game since I've been working with them. The players have been magnificent in what they've given me." He added that Thursday's training session provided the first real opportunity to thoroughly discuss and implement strategic approaches for upcoming matches.
In a separate but significant development, Rosenior articulated an uncompromising position regarding racism in football. Following recent incidents involving alleged racial abuse in European competitions, the Chelsea manager declared he would immediately withdraw his team from any match where racial slurs were clearly heard and not properly addressed.
"If I categorically heard racism and nothing was done about it, I would take my team off the pitch, I wouldn't play the game," Rosenior insisted firmly.
Drawing from his personal background as someone of mixed heritage, with a black father and white mother, Rosenior stated: "I'm really lucky. I'm mixed heritage. My dad is black, my mum is white. What I learned in my life is everyone is pretty much the same." This stance aligns with his previous comments advocating lifetime bans for individuals found guilty of racist behavior within football.
