Key Highlights
- Liam Rosenior faces meme culture in his first month as Chelsea head coach.
- Rosenior’s approach is to focus on the job and win games rather than worrying about social media scrutiny.
- Joao Pedro’s performances have been a highlight under Rosenior’s management.
Liam Rosenior: Navigating Meme Culture in Chelsea’s Premier League Debut
Liam Rosenior, the 45-year-old new head coach of Chelsea FC, is proving to be more than just a manager. He’s also a master of navigating the often tumultuous world of social media and meme culture that has become an integral part of modern football.
Laughing Off the Memes
Rosenior recently spoke at his Friday press conference, addressing the viral internet memes that have been circulating about him. “It doesn’t affect me because I’m too old by about three or four years, I’m not on social media,” he told Sky Sports.
A Family Affair
While Rosenior stays off social media, his kids are all over it. They send him memes of him from The Inbetweeners and David Brent, which he finds hilarious, at least, that’s the plan. “My kids are all over it,” he said. “When they see funny pictures of Will from The Inbetweeners, or David Brent, they send it to me and laugh at me.” Rosenior’s family has made sure he hasn’t missed out on the flood of memes on social media after finding them hilarious.
Motivation and Focus
Despite the memes, Rosenior remains focused on his primary goal: making Chelsea as successful as possible. “My motivation is just to make this club as successful as possible and to win the next game,” he said. “All my energy and time is focused on my players, the team, the way we do the team meetings and the way we train.”
Joao Pedro’s Impact
While Rosenior focuses on his job, his players are making an impact on the pitch. Joao Pedro’s performances have been a highlight under his management. The Brazil striker netted two goals in Chelsea’s 3-2 victory over Napoli, securing a top-eight finish in the Champions League and a guaranteed spot in the round of 16.
“Everyone will speak about Joao because of his performances in the last two games,” Rosenior said. “He was top at Palace and obviously incredible in Naples. We put a lot of time into getting to know the players and what makes them tick.”
The Bottom Line
Rosenior’s approach is clear: stay focused on the job, win games, and let the memes take care of themselves. As he heads into his sixth match in charge with a West Ham United side on Saturday, one thing is certain—Rosenior will be ready to face whatever comes his way.
