The 41-year-old was confirmed as Chelsea’s new manager on Tuesday and signed a six-and-a-half-year contract at Stamford Bridge.
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Rosenior watched from the Craven Cottage stands on Wednesday night as the Blues lost 2-1 to Fulham, and are now on a run of one win in nine in the league.
Liam Rosenior on how he wants Chelsea to play
Rosenior has a huge job on his hands and little time to implement anything, as there are still seven games left in four competitions this month.
Chelsea have reportedly told Rosenior that Champions League qualification is crucial, but the Blues are currently eighth in the table and just four points above Tottenham in 14th place.
Rosenior revealed that he told the players that he wants to be a winning Chelsea manager and that the hard work for him starts now.
Rosenior has a huge job on his hands at Chelsea.
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The former Strasbourg boss spoke to Sky Sports before the match and revealed what he wanted to see from his team.
“I think Enzo did a very good job tactically with the team,” he told Sky Sports.
“My game is not different, but obviously there are some different tactical elements in the way I play that I want to put my stamp on.
“People talk about tactics, systems and philosophies, but I want to see good energy, I want to see a team that is difficult to beat, that runs for each other, that fights.
“Intensity, spirit, energy and commitment, those things can take you very far, as can the quality we have.”
Chelsea begin their FA Cup run against Charlton
Rosenior will not manage his first Premier League game until January 17 against Brentford at Stamford Bridge.
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Chelsea’s next two matches will be in domestic cups, and Rosenior begins his reign with a trip to Championship side Charlton on Saturday in the FA Cup.
The Blues will then host Arsenal in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final on Wednesday, with a trip to Wembley within reach.