""I think today was a huge test," he said. "I changed the shape and the performance pleased me a lot. Ninety-five per cent of the pressing and positioning was absolutely perfect. They are engaged and they are believing in what they are doing. It is only one game, though, and we have to make sure we are consistent every time we play.""
"The result continued an impressive start to Rosenior's tenure at Stamford Bridge, with the Blues now winning four of his first five matches in charge since his arrival from Strasbourg to replace Enzo Maresca. The only setback so far came in the League Cup semi-final first leg against Arsenal. At 41, Rosenior has also become the first Chelsea head coach since Graham Potter to collect maximum points from his opening two league fixtures."
Chelsea defeated Crystal Palace 3-1 at Selhurst Park, with Estevao Willian opening the scoring, setting up Joao Pedro, and Enzo Fernandez converting a penalty. Chris Richards scored late for Palace after Adam Wharton was dismissed. The win was Chelsea's fourth under Liam Rosenior from his first five matches since arriving from Strasbourg to replace Enzo Maresca, lifting the club to fifth as they push for Champions League qualification. Rosenior changed the team's shape and praised near-perfect pressing and positioning, saying players were engaged and believing in the system. The only recent setback was the League Cup semi-final first leg against Arsenal.
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