TL:DR – Chelsea’s Liam Rosenior confronts Arsenal players before Carabao Cup semi-final
- On Wednesday, Chelsea head Liam Rosenior voiced his frustration, instructing Arsenal players to stay in their half during the warm-ups before the Carabao Cup final.
- Arsenal secured a place in the final, defeating Chelsea with a 4-2 aggregate score, capped by a late goal from Kai Havertz.
- Chelsea’s manager praised his team’s efforts post-match, despite recent injuries affecting key players like Pedro Neto and Reece James.
- Rosenior noted that he finalised the team selection on match day due to late fitness tests.
- The Carabao Cup final is scheduled for Sunday, 22 March, against either Manchester City or Newcastle United.
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Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior expressed his frustration towards Arsenal players during the warm-ups before Wednesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final, reportedly telling them to “stay in your f*****g half.” This incident occurred as Arsenal prepared to face Chelsea, having previously taken a 3-2 lead from the first leg.
Arsenal secured a 4-2 aggregate victory after a late goal from Kai Havertz, ending Chelsea’s hopes for a comeback following recent wins over West Ham United and Napoli.
Visibly agitated by Arsenal players
Rosenior was visibly agitated as Arsenal players encroached into Chelsea’s half during the warm-up, a moment captured by Sky Sports cameras.
Rosenior later adopted a more composed demeanour at full-time, commending his team’s determination despite facing challenges with player fitness ahead of the cup match.
“We’ve had a lot to contend with the last couple of days,” he said, confirming that he named the team just hours before the match when all player details were confirmed.
He acknowledged the players’ effort and noted the lack of conversion from opportunities created during the game.