Chelsea’s performance at Everton was concerning, particularly because of the poor body language on show for much of the 90 minutes.
It came after vice-captain Enzo Fernandez told sports channel TUDN following the joint-record 8-2 aggregate defeat by Paris St-Germain: “We lost a manager who gave us identity, structure and direction – a Club World Cup winner – and no-one, not even the players, understands why.
“Mid-season, everything changed. The system collapsed, the stability went with him.”
According to several sources close to the players, the comments reflect some of the current frustration around poor results.
However, Rosenior sought to play down Fernandez’s remarks, saying the midfielder is “committed” and the comments were “misconstrued” following an emotional defeat.
Fernandez’s comments come amid speculation that he might leave in the summer, with Real Madrid and PSG reportedly interested.
Chelsea’s wage structure is linked to performance, and almost every member of the squad would face a pay cut if the club fail to qualify for the Champions League.
This is understood to be a concern for certain players such as Fernandez and Moises Caicedo, who have been seeking improved deals.
Chelsea prefer to wait until the end of the season to review contract situations, although they rewarded captain Reece James with a new deal last week.
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