Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior takes blame for PSG collapse, defends keeper amid dressing-room drama

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has taken responsibility for his team’s mistakes during their 5-2 first-leg defeat to PSG in the Champions League round of 16, defending goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen after a tense dressing-room moment.

The match, played in Paris, saw Chelsea initially hold their own, leveling at 2-2 before Jorgensen miscontrolled a pass that led directly to Vitinha’s goal.

Minutes later, another errant pass from the Dane nearly resulted in a second PSG strike, though VAR intervened. The frustration boiled over when midfielder Enzo Fernandez threw the ball at Jorgensen in protest, highlighting the tension on the pitch.

Rosenior was quick to shield his player, stressing accountability starts with the coaching staff. “That’s on me. I need to be better in moments, in setbacks. We have to stay calm in the moment and we didn’t, me included,” he said.

“Filip is not the first one to make a mistake, that’s part of football. He held his hands up in the dressing room. Everyone makes mistakes. We’ve shot ourselves in the foot and made this tie very difficult but not impossible.”

Beyond individual errors, Rosenior expressed unease over sensitive team information potentially being leaked.

Reports emerged that Chelsea’s starting XI had reached the media eight hours before kickoff, raising questions about a possible internal leak. On the issue, Rosenior said: “I’m sure we’ll get to the bottom of that if that’s the case,” acknowledging that such breaches could have a serious impact on preparation and performance.

Despite the daunting first-leg scoreline, Rosenior maintained that Chelsea’s challenge is far from over. By taking ownership of both tactical lapses and internal concerns, he aimed to steady a squad facing mounting pressure in the return leg. W

hile Jorgensen emerged as a scapegoat in the immediate aftermath, Rosenior’s comments underline a broader message: accountability starts at the top, and collective composure will be crucial if Chelsea are to overturn the deficit in Paris.

The Blues now face the task of regrouping ahead of the second leg, balancing the need to rebuild confidence while navigating the shadow of errors and potential off-field distractions.