"He is not on social media so may not have seen another Premier League club poking fun at his clumsy attempt to trap a ball during Chelsea's Carabao Cup semi-final against Arsenal. Asked whether he had been working on his touch before Saturday's trip to Wolves, though, Rosenior was self-deprecating enough to reveal he has come in for stick from Chelsea's 18-year-old Brazilian winger, Estevao Willian. The lads have played it back to me on the video and we've had a laugh about it, he said."
"Estevao said he can't believe that I was a professional footballer. This is a great job I love this job. I am serious in many aspects and demanding in many aspects. Life is too short. You have to enjoy life. You have to be able to laugh at yourself. At the moment, a lot of people in this country have been laughing at me."
"Rosenior, who has six wins from his first eight games, has placed a big emphasis on creating the right culture at Chelsea. His players are holding pre-match huddles in the centre circle. The influence of Willie Isa, Chelsea's player support and development officer, is felt. That's a group thing, Rosenior said. Willie is a top guy. He comes from New Zealand, where the culture of togetherness and spirit is crucial."
Liam Rosenior has become the target of online mockery and memes after a high-profile miscontrol and due to his mannerisms and press conference comments. He remains off social media and responds with self-deprecating humour, saying life is too short and people must laugh at themselves. Chelsea winger Estevao Willian mocked Rosenior's touch on video, which the squad viewed together and laughed about. Rosenior has won six of his first eight matches and is prioritising culture at Chelsea. Players hold pre-match huddles in the centre circle. Willie Isa's influence on togetherness and spirit has reinforced the group's emphasis on unity.
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