Liam Rosenior has confirmed that Chelsea have identified the individual responsible for leaking team news ahead of their Champions League last-16 ties against Paris Saint-Germain. The starting XI was published by French media before the first leg, and details of Wesley Fofana's absence and the centre-back pairing of Trevoh Chalobah and Jorrel Hato emerged prior to the second leg.
Speaking about the leaks, Rosenior said: “We know. And it’s not come from any place of malicious intent to me or the team. We know where it’s come from and we’ve dealt with the situation.” He did not elaborate, but it is understood the source was not a player or staff member.
Chelsea were beaten 8-2 on aggregate, and after the defeat Enzo Fernández cast doubt on his future, telling ESPN Argentina: “I don’t know, there are eight games left and the FA Cup. There’s the World Cup and then we’ll see.” Rosenior revealed he spoke at length with the midfielder, who reaffirmed his commitment. “He made it really clear to me how happy he is here… and he also said that in translation and in emotion things get misconstrued,” Rosenior said.
Chalobah was carried off injured during the second leg, and Rosenior confirmed the defender will be sidelined for around six weeks. The head coach admitted he feared a longer absence after seeing a picture of Chalobah’s ankle twisted nearly 180 degrees, but said: “It’s nowhere near as serious as we first feared.”
