Chelsea may have fallen short on the scoreboard, but there were clear signs of encouragement for new head coach Liam Rosenior after his first outing in charge against a premier league opposition, Softfootball reports.
The Blues were edged 3-2 by Arsenal in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final , a high-intensity clash that offered Rosenior an early glimpse into the task ahead at Stamford Bridge.
According to Fabrizio Romano via his official X handle , Rosenior reflected positively on the performance despite the result, saying: