Rosenior: “I don’t have No.1s and No.2s" – Chelsea manager’s press conference ahead of Brentford game

Chelsea host Brentford at Stamford Bridge in what will be Liam Rosenior’s first league game in charge of the Blues. Here’s what the Briton had to say in his press conference.

 

Liam Delap’s illness

 

Rosenior spoke about Liam Delap’s illness, stating: "He's still at home at the moment recovering, as is Jamie Gittens.

 

“The club doctors are looking to contain a virus because some of our staff have gone down as well.”

 

Reece James and Cole Palmer

 

"Both of them are training today. We just need to assess them and come through the protocols they need to come through. At the moment, they could be [in the squad vs Brentford]."

 

The current Goalkeeper situation

 

"It's the same for every position. I'm here to assess every position. I don't have No.1s and No.2s, that's not how I work. You have to earn your spot in this team. That is the message to all of the players. They have to earn their place in the team."

 

Rosenior also touched on Robert Sanchez playing differently against Arsenal, stating: "Every manager has a different idea; there are different triggers and patterns I'm asking Rob to do, and the whole team.

 

“It's never going to be perfect. The right time, that will come. Rob has had an outstanding season, Filip showed promise against Charlton."

 

Facundo Buonanotte going to Leeds

 

"In terms of the games and the minutes he wants, it's not quite what he wants. I'm in constant communication with the sporting directors about transfers."

 

His relationship with the fans

 

"It's two-way. For them to sing my name, they need to enjoy what they see on the pitch and most important, see us get results.

 

“Hopefully I can develop a really good relationship with them, not from what I say here but from what they see on the pitch."

 

Update on Romeo Lavia

 

Rosenior delivered a much-awaited update on midfielder Romeo Lavia: "Romeo is on the pitch, not with the group. His rehab is looking really good. The most important thing is to not push him too hard, so when he is back, he is back for good.

 

“I can't wait to have him back. No timeframe [though]."

 

Chelsea’s home form

 

"I think the past is the past, I said that to the players. I can only affect the now. If I affect the now, I affect the future.

 

“I want us to play with high tempo, so the opposition know it is difficult to come and play at Stamford Bridge. The most important thing is that we do the basics really well."