I'm Not a Yes Man! Liam Rosier denies allegations of being a 'Chelsea coach' puppet.
On 10 Jan 2026 GMT+7, Liam Rosier, Chelsea's newly appointed head coach, strongly responded to criticism after being labeled a 'yes man'—someone who flatters the board and simply follows orders. He clearly stated that he is here to be the ultimate decision-maker as head coach and is ready to restore discipline at Stamford Bridge.
"I don't believe anyone can do this job without being themselves, because people can tell immediately. I will make all the decisions at this club—that's why I was brought in. I'm not an alien; I know what the media say about me, but you can never succeed if you don't make your own decisions."
He added that working within Chelsea's structure is not new to him, having had similar experiences at Strasbourg, where he received strong cooperation that led to a successful project.
Although Chelsea is going through a tough period, winning only one of their last nine games and with Champions League qualification chances fading, Rosier still sees hope in the current squad.
"I've worked hard nearly all my life for this opportunity. I will enjoy it. I will work 24 hours a day. I am serious about the players and will push them as hard as I can for success."
"We have world-class players here, some who have won the World Cup. The team recently won the Club World Cup just a few months ago. I watched that game—they were excellent against PSG. The club's potential and this group of players are limitless."
"I want to succeed. I have ambition, everyone knows that. But we must gradually take the team from where it is now to where it should be, and that takes time. I'm not asking for too much time, but you need to understand the direction your process is going."
The new coach also addressed the issue of players losing emotional control and receiving many yellow cards, which he witnessed in the 1-2 loss to Fulham. Rosier has an interesting approach to managing this: he wants to channel that passion into energy. He sees protests and heated emotions as stemming from a strong desire to win.
Rosier concluded that he does not want to suppress the players' intensity but will teach them to handle 'obstacles' with composure for the team's best interests.