Chelsea forward Alejandro Garnacho has publicly addressed the sudden departure of manager Enzo Maresca and issued a welcoming message to his successor, Liam Rosenior. The Argentine winger, speaking to Sky Sports, expressed his personal disappointment while emphasising the squad's collective readiness to impress their new head coach.
Garnacho's candid reaction to Maresca exit
Alejandro Garnacho confessed his sadness at Enzo Maresca's exit, having joined the club under the Italian's leadership. "It's always sad when a manager goes," Garnacho stated. "He's a really good guy and I learned a lot from him." Despite this personal setback, the player was keen to underline his professional commitment to Chelsea, insisting the team's focus remains unwavering. "I signed for Chelsea. We have to keep working, keep moving and be ready for what is coming," he added.
A fresh start under Liam Rosenior
The 41-year-old Rosenior was officially appointed on Tuesday morning, signing a substantial six-year contract at Stamford Bridge after leaving French side Strasbourg. Garnacho made it clear that he and his teammates are eager to prove themselves to the new boss. "Yeah you're always going to try to prove yourself and show him," Garnacho said. "A new guy will have new ideas or new things but you're always going to have to show something to play. That's why we're here."
Unity and youth key for Chelsea's future
Garnacho highlighted the blend of youth and experience within the Chelsea dressing room as a source of strength during the transition. "We're a really young team and obviously have three, four or five players who are like captains and more experienced," he explained. "The rest, we're really young and I think we help each other which is good for the environment." This unity, he believes, was evident in their recent performance against Manchester City, where they secured a point under the guidance of an interim coach.
Looking ahead, Garnacho stressed that the core task remains unchanged regardless of who is in the dugout. "Our main goal is to try to keep winning games," he asserted. "A new manager is coming... but on the pitch, we're the same players so I think with the mentality and character we have, that's why we got a point and want to keep fighting."
Rosenior, for his part, expressed his honour at taking the role, vowing to protect Chelsea's winning spirit. "I believe deeply in teamwork, unity, togetherness and working for one another," the new Chelsea boss declared in his first statement. "Those values will be at the heart of everything we do." With a hungry, talented squad awaiting him, the Rosenior era at Chelsea begins with a clear mandate from players like Garnacho to build on the foundations laid and chase success.
