"The reason I know this is because I've got teenage children, Rosenior said before Tuesday night's home game against Leeds. They're on social media. It affects them. It affects my parents, it affects my family. But I knew walking into this job it was going to happen. It's normal. When you're prepared for it, it makes you smile. I'm a confident person. And if you're affected by things like that you shouldn't be in this job."
"I quite enjoy it, to be honest. I didn't help myself with my first touch at Arsenal. But that comes with the territory. I'm enjoying the job. And I know in time people will start judging me on what they see on the pitch, which is the most important thing. Asked why he had expected it, he said: Maybe my background and my coaching and being at a club the size of this is different. It's different."
Liam Rosenior has faced intense ridicule since becoming Chelsea head coach, despite a strong start of seven wins from nine matches and progression to the Champions League last 16. Social media mockery and nicknames have targeted his personality, appearance and coaching background, and the backlash has affected his teenage children and other family members. Rosenior anticipated the reaction, views it as normal when prepared, and insists that personal criticism will not hinder his work. He expressed enjoyment of the role, acknowledged isolated mistakes, and emphasized that eventual judgment will come from on-pitch results.
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