“Alejandro Garnacho played 85 minutes without a goal or assist against Charlton, but Pedro Neto replaced him and found the back of the net six minutes later” seems he will be on the Bench next game”-Chelsea New head coach Liam Rosenior tells Garnacho to step up or continue being on the bench

Chelsea supporters were delighted with Jamie Gittens’ performance during their FA Cup Third Round encounter against Charlton Athletic. The Blues cruised to an emphatic 5-1 victory over the Championship side in what marked Liam Rosenior’s first match at the helm.

Rosenior, arriving from Strasbourg, watched his new team deliver a thoroughly convincing display against their fellow Londoners. The manager adopted a tactical framework similar to predecessor Enzo Maresca’s approach while rotating his squad for the cup fixture.

England U-21 international Jamie Gittens was handed a starting berth, providing him with a valuable opportunity to prove his worth. The 21-year-old winger appeared to grasp the moment with both hands, earning widespread acclaim from Chelsea supporters both inside the stadium and across social media platforms.

Chelsea fans flooded X (formerly Twitter) with praise for the former Borussia Dortmund talent following his impressive showing.

One enthusiastic supporter declared their love for watching him play, describing him as superior to Alejandro Garnacho in every respect and labeling him an “absolute baller.”

Another observer noted during the match that Gittens appeared completely comfortable and engaged, while Garnacho barely featured in the action.

One fan was genuinely impressed by the young Englishman’s all-around contribution.

Another supporter emphasized how significantly confidence influences Gittens’ output, remarking that he becomes a completely different player when brimming with self-assurance.

One fan appreciated his consistent effort to make positive contributions whenever he’s selected, drawing a sharp contrast with Garnacho’s struggles to impact matches beyond shooting.

Another admirer praised Gittens for thriving on the right wing, reinforcing the belief that truly versatile wingers should excel on both flanks.

Though Gittens didn’t find the net or provide an assist, he kept Charlton’s defensive line under constant pressure throughout his time on the pitch. He unleashed four attempts at goal and crafted one scoring opportunity, while successfully completing three of his four dribbling runs. Additionally, he prevailed in seven of 11 physical duels and made five ball recoveries before being withdrawn in the 66th minute.

Liam Rosenior makes winning start in Chelsea dugout

Liam Rosenior expressed satisfaction after guiding Chelsea to a comprehensive 5-1 triumph over Charlton Athletic in their FA Cup meeting. The 41-year-old English tactician joined Antonio Conte in an exclusive club, becoming only the second Blues manager since the Italian in 2016 to secure victory in his maiden match.

Still smarting from their recent defeat to Fulham, Rosenior’s charges required the full 45 minutes to penetrate Charlton’s defenses. Jorrel Hato opened his Chelsea account with a beautifully struck volley from inside the area during first-half injury time.

Tosin Adarabioyo nodded home Chelsea’s second just five minutes into the second period before Miles Leaburn briefly gave Charlton hope with a consolation goal. Marc Guiu quickly restored the two-goal cushion, and late efforts from Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez put the gloss on a thoroughly professional victory in Rosenior’s debut.