“I can’t bench him for you no matter how bad he plays, he will always start all matches for Chelsea except when he’s injured”- Liam Rosenior says he has an untouchable player he can never sub off after snubbing a player who was already on the touch line against Charlton
Liam Rosenior enjoyed an ideal debut as Chelsea manager with a comprehensive victory over Charlton, though Alejandro Garnacho endured a difficult evening.
In what presented a potential cup upset, the Blues delivered a commanding 5-1 performance at The Valley in their FA Cup third round fixture.
Five different players found the net throughout the match, with Jorrel Hato’s spectacular effort undoubtedly standing out as the pick of the goals.
Alejandro Garnacho’s challenging display against Charlton
Liam Rosenior made substantial squad rotation from the team that fell to Fulham, introducing more changes than most anticipated.
Garnacho received a starting opportunity on the left flank after being absent from the previous two fixtures against Manchester City and Fulham.
The Argentine forward found it difficult to influence proceedings, particularly during the opening 45 minutes. While his second-half contribution showed some improvement, the overall display left much to be desired.
A managerial change represents a fresh opportunity for every player, and Garnacho had enjoyed favor under previous boss Enzo Maresca. However, judging by his statistics from the Charlton encounter, he’ll need to elevate his performances significantly to impress Rosenior.
FotMob’s data revealed Garnacho completed zero successful dribbles, registered no shots on target, and lost seven of his physical contests—statistics that paint a concerning picture.
Finding the formula to unlock Garnacho’s potential under Rosenior
Garnacho joined from Manchester United during the summer transfer window in a deal reportedly valued at £40 million, but has struggled to deliver consistent performances since his arrival.
