Rosenior Blames Tactical Pressing Error After Chelsea Loss to Newcastle
Liam Rosenior
March 2026
Liam Rosenior said a tactical pressing mistake gifted Newcastle the winning goal in Chelsea’s 1-0 defeat, despite claiming his side controlled most of the match. He also pointed to poor attacking sharpness and frustration over a penalty appeal involving Cole Palmer. Chelsea conceded when Joe Willock broke through and set up Anthony Gordon after Rosenior felt the pressing shape failed at a key moment. The manager said Newcastle had offered little otherwise, while also criticising the attention on Chelsea’s pre-match huddle instead of what he viewed as a clear penalty.