Chelsea Coach Liam Rosenior Backs Filip Jorgensen After PSG Blunder
Chelsea's Liam Rosenior backs Jorgensen despite error in Champions League defeat to PSG. Rosenior says Jorgensen took responsibility for mistake as Chelsea fall 5-2 to PSG.
Chelsea coach Liam Rosenior defends goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen after mistake leads to PSG's third goal in 5-2 loss...
Chelsea twice came from behind, with Malo Gusto and Enzo Fernandez equalizing for the Blues, but it was short-lived. Joao Pedro was denied a third equalizer due to a tight offside call, and PSG's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored a late brace, giving them a 3-goal lead heading into the return leg.
PSG's strong finish secured their advantage, with Kvaratskhelia's goals coming after Chelsea's frustrating night. The Blues will need to regroup for the return leg.
“It is a very disappointing result on an evening where for much of the game I was really happy with the performance,” Rosenior added.
“The last 15 to 20 minutes were crazy in many aspects, and that is on me.
“Setbacks happen but you have to stay calm in the moment and we didn't and we were punished by a very good team.
“It is a painful one because for 70 minutes we were in the tie and the game.”
Liam Rosenior's decision to start Filip Jorgensen over Robert Sanchez is now under scrutiny. Jorgensen's got limited Champions League experience, starting just twice this season - his other start was against Aston Villa in the Premier League last week.
Chelsea coach Liam Rosenior is standing by Filip Jorgensen after the goalkeeper's mistake contributed to PSG's 5-2 win. Jorgensen's poor pass led to PSG's third goal, but Rosenior isn't throwing him under the bus.
“Players make mistakes, and Filip's not the first one to do so. It's part of football, but it's bitter,” Rosenior said, emphasizing that mistakes are part of the game. He's focusing on the positives and moving forward.
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“Both have different qualities. Rob is outstanding from crosses and an outstanding shot-stopper,” Rosenior said.
“I am trying to win in the short term and in the long term.
“I feel Filip has different qualities and one of those qualities, which he showed against Aston Villa, is that we were so calm in possession, which we were not before.
“Coming here against a really high-pressing team, if you stay calm and play through the initial press you can cause a lot of problems, which we did.”
Liam Rosenior acknowledged Chelsea's struggles, saying they “kind of shot ourselves in the foot.” But he's backing Filip Jorgensen, who owned up to his error.
“The first thing is credit to him. He held his hands up in the dressing room.
“Mistakes happen. Everybody makes mistakes, and what we have to do is look after each other.
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“We have a huge game in three days against Newcastle and we want to see a real reaction and resilience about us in the next game.”
Chelsea's struggling to match last season's European-winning form. Liam Rosenior knows it's tough to replicate those heights, but they're working on getting back on track.
“There are all the comparisons with last year but it is impossible to be at that level,” he said.
“We are very resilient, I think that is a word which defines our team, and we are very happy.”
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