Legendary EFL striker Billy Sharp says Liam Rosenior "won't be bothered" by the reaction to his appointment as Chelsea manager because "his confidence and self-belief is amazing". While many fans seem a touch uninspired by the identity of the new boss, Sharp, who played under Rosenior at Hull City, reckons he is highly capable of winning respect quickly at Cobham. "When he wanted to sign me, I was coming back from the MLS and he was really patient with me," said Sharp on BBC Radio 5 Live's Euro Leagues podcast.
Legendary EFL striker Billy Sharp says Liam Rosenior "won't be bothered" by the reaction to his appointment as Chelsea manager because "his confidence and self-belief is amazing".
While many fans seem a touch uninspired by the identity of the new boss, Sharp, who played under Rosenior at Hull City, reckons he is highly capable of winning respect quickly at Cobham.
"When he wanted to sign me, I was coming back from the MLS and he was really patient with me," said Sharp on BBC Radio 5 Live's Euro Leagues podcast. "I met him a couple of times face to face and he went through things with me that no managers have ever done when I've signed for a football club.
"He wanted to make sure the fit was right. I got to know him more while playing for Hull and he was brilliant for me. He has got an aura about him and he brought a real togetherness at Hull. I loved being a part of it.
"I've seen on social media and the papers about the lukewarm reception he will have at Chelsea but he won't be bothered by that.
"I bet he just can't wait to get going. His confidence and self-belief is amazing."
Rosenior led Ligue 1 side Strasbourg into the Conference League for the first time this season, where they top the league phase after six games.
Sharp recognises the step-up in quality for the new manager's squad but is confident he will relish the opportunity.
"The players he's going to work with are a dream for him," he said. "The higher you go, the more egos there are. There will be bigger characters for him to handle but I am pretty certain he will be fine with that.
"Chelsea have young, hungry players and he is a young, hungry manager who wants to learn and make players better.
"He has an incredible squad to work with but he has got to find a formula that suits his suits of play. Players like the way he wants to play.
"I spoke to him a lot about being a coach and manager and he said he knew he wanted to do it early on in his playing career and you can tell he has that passion from the way he handles himself with the press and on the side of the pitch.
"He is an emotional person but when he does lose his head, he can also calm himself really quickly. He's thorough and leaves no stone un-turned.
"I'm delighted for him."
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