Liam Rosenior, the current Chelsea head coach, has admitted that online mockery has begun to affect his family. The former Strasbourg coach became the subject of online ridicule after a recent Premier League match against Arsenal on February 4, 2026. During the game at the Emirates Stadium, Rosenior miscontrolled a high ball near the touchline, a moment that was caught on camera and quickly spread across social media platforms.

The incident occurred late in the second half, with Chelsea trailing 1-0 and desperately seeking an equalizing goal. The home crowd jeered Rosenior's misstep, and the online community amplified the moment, leading to widespread mockery.

Rosenior acknowledged that even some of his own players at Chelsea have joined in on the jokes. He recounted how they replayed the video for him in the training ground, with Estevao jokingly expressing disbelief that Rosenior had ever been a professional footballer. While Rosenior initially attempted to brush off the incident with humor, he conceded that the situation has had an impact on his family.

This isn't the first time Rosenior has had to face online abuse. In April 2024, while managing Hull City, he was subjected to racist abuse after being nominated for the EFL Championship Manager of the Season award. At the time, Rosenior voiced his concerns about the impact of such abuse, particularly when his children were exposed to it. He emphasized that while he could handle criticism about his managerial abilities, the racist comments were unacceptable.

Rosenior's career has seen him take on various challenges. After his stint with Hull City, he became the head coach of Ligue 1 club Strasbourg in July 2024. He later extended his contract with Strasbourg until 2028 after turning down offers from Premier League clubs. In January 2026, he was appointed as the new head coach of Chelsea, marking a significant step in his managerial career.

Despite the online mockery, Rosenior maintains a positive outlook. He stated that he loves his job and believes in enjoying life and being able to laugh at oneself. He also recognized that many people were laughing at him at the moment.

In other Chelsea news, the club recently lost out to Liverpool in the pursuit of Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet during the transfer window. However, there's positive news regarding the return of Mamadou Sarr from loan, whom Rosenior sees as a potential world-class center-back.