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Chelsea Players Reportedly Mocking Liam Rosenior's 'Assignment' Comment
Former Premier League goalkeeper Ben Foster claims Chelsea players are sharing memes and teasing their manager behind his back.
Feb. 24, 2026 at 8:20am
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Former Premier League goalkeeper Ben Foster claims that Chelsea players are mocking manager Liam Rosenior for his comments after the team's 1-1 draw with Burnley. Foster says the players are sharing memes and teasing Rosenior in private group chats, particularly over Rosenior's reference to a player failing their "assignment" on Burnley's equalizing goal without naming the player.
Why it matters
This story highlights the potential tensions and discord within the Chelsea squad, with players seemingly undermining their manager's authority behind the scenes. It raises questions about the team's unity and Rosenior's ability to command respect from the players, which could impact the team's performance going forward.
The details
According to Foster, the Chelsea players have created smaller group chats, like one for the Spanish players and another for the English players, where they are sharing memes and clips of Rosenior's post-match comments about a player failing their "assignment." Foster believes this is the players' way of mocking their manager for not directly calling out the player responsible.
- Chelsea drew 1-1 with Burnley on Saturday, February 24, 2026.
The players
Liam Rosenior
The current manager of Chelsea Football Club.
Ben Foster
A former Premier League goalkeeper who is now a YouTuber and commentator.
Trevoh Chalobah
A Chelsea player who pointed out the team's inability to score chances and put games away.
Wesley Fofana
A Chelsea player who was seen crying after the team was knocked out by Arsenal, which was reportedly for personal reasons.
What they’re saying
“100%, they'll be sharing memes. They'll have a few mini group chats between them, not the whole team group chat, you don't do it on the big main one. You'll have a few whisperers. Three or four little cliques, like the Spanish lads will have one, the England players. Five or six players in each one, and in each one of them, they'll be rattling these memes into them, I promise you they will be.”
— Ben Foster, Former Premier League Goalkeeper
What’s next
The Chelsea squad's reaction to Rosenior's comments will be closely watched, as any further signs of discord could impact the team's performance and Rosenior's future as manager.
The takeaway
This incident highlights the delicate balance managers must strike in managing high-profile, ego-driven professional athletes. Rosenior's failure to directly address the player he felt was responsible has seemingly led to a breakdown in trust and respect from his players, which could have serious consequences for Chelsea's season.
