Liam Rosenior, Chelsea's new head coach, isn't fazed by online mockery about his awkward misstep during a recent match against Arsenal. The 41-year-old, who has become a laughingstock on social media for his quotes and mannerisms, simply shrugs off the jokes, choosing to focus on having fun instead.
Rosenior's self-deprecating attitude is evident in his response to being compared to David Brent, the infamous fictional character from The Office. He says life is too short to worry about what others think of him, emphasizing that one should be able to laugh at themselves. It's unclear whether he's aware of other Premier League clubs making fun of his clumsiness on social media.
Despite facing ridicule over a recent incident where he struggled with the ball during Chelsea's Carabao Cup semi-final match against Arsenal, Rosenior insists he has been working hard to improve. When asked about this in an interview, he mentioned that some of his teammates, including 18-year-old Brazilian winger Estêvão Willian, have poked fun at him over the mishap.
However, instead of taking offense, Rosenior chose to laugh it off with his team. "The lads have played it back to me on the video and we've had a laugh about it," he said. This carefree attitude is quite a departure from the usual stern demeanor associated with football coaches.
Rosenior's focus now seems to be creating the right culture at Chelsea, where his players are engaged in pre-match huddles in the centre circle. The influence of Willie Isa, the player support and development officer, can be seen in this approach. For Rosenior, it all begins with the mind – a positive mindset is key to unlocking success.
The coach also defended Alejandro Garnacho, who was taken off during their recent match against West Ham. He denied that the young winger lacks confidence to take on full-backs, saying instead that his ceiling for success in life is limitless. Rosenior's approach seems refreshing in the cutthroat world of football, where coaches are often expected to be serious and stern figures.
Rosenior's self-deprecating attitude is evident in his response to being compared to David Brent, the infamous fictional character from The Office. He says life is too short to worry about what others think of him, emphasizing that one should be able to laugh at themselves. It's unclear whether he's aware of other Premier League clubs making fun of his clumsiness on social media.
Despite facing ridicule over a recent incident where he struggled with the ball during Chelsea's Carabao Cup semi-final match against Arsenal, Rosenior insists he has been working hard to improve. When asked about this in an interview, he mentioned that some of his teammates, including 18-year-old Brazilian winger Estêvão Willian, have poked fun at him over the mishap.
However, instead of taking offense, Rosenior chose to laugh it off with his team. "The lads have played it back to me on the video and we've had a laugh about it," he said. This carefree attitude is quite a departure from the usual stern demeanor associated with football coaches.
Rosenior's focus now seems to be creating the right culture at Chelsea, where his players are engaged in pre-match huddles in the centre circle. The influence of Willie Isa, the player support and development officer, can be seen in this approach. For Rosenior, it all begins with the mind – a positive mindset is key to unlocking success.
The coach also defended Alejandro Garnacho, who was taken off during their recent match against West Ham. He denied that the young winger lacks confidence to take on full-backs, saying instead that his ceiling for success in life is limitless. Rosenior's approach seems refreshing in the cutthroat world of football, where coaches are often expected to be serious and stern figures.