It’s not often a new manager takes the reins with a semi-final looming. Yet four days on from his gentle aperitif against Charlton in the FA Cup, Liam Rosenior strode out of the tight Stamford Bridge tunnel for a final four two-legged showdown against England’s, and currently Europe’s, best outfit. With Arsenal in town, it was an evening for senior stars to make a statement.
Enter Robert Sanchez. Drafted in for his first Carabao Cup appearance of the season – ahead of domestic cup keeper Filip Jorgensen – this was a night to forget, perhaps even write off, for Chelsea’s No 1 goalkeeper. Well, at least No 1 for now.
