Arsenal lack of respect behind outburst - Rosenior

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior accused Arsenal of disrespect during the warm-up for the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final at Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Rosenior was visibly upset, shouting at Arsenal players and staff to stay on their side of the pitch, claiming they were encroaching on Chelsea's warm-up area. Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory in the match, sealing a 4-2 aggregate win with a goal from Kai Havertz in added time. Rosenior emphasized that his outburst was not directed at the players but rather a matter of respect and etiquette in football. He stated, 'I've never asked my team or coaches to encroach on the opposition's territory,' highlighting his belief in maintaining boundaries during pre-match preparations. Rosenior's comments came ahead of Chelsea's upcoming Premier League match against Wolves on Saturday, where he also defended his team's performance against Arsenal, despite the defeat. The Chelsea boss has won six of his eight games since taking over from Enzo Maresca in January, with his only losses coming in both legs of the Carabao Cup semi-final against Arsenal. Rosenior's tactics, including a shift from three center-backs to a more familiar formation with attacking substitutions, were aimed at leveling the tie but ultimately fell short.