“It’s funny… white balls” – Liam Rosenior says he saw a sign in training that the run-in is here

Liam Rosenior was very honest in his press conference about Chelsea’s aims for this season – and he’s been given a sign.

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Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has told the media that the club have to qualify for the Champions League – and he’s seen a marker than the time for mistakes is over.

“A successful season for this club has to be to qualify for the Champions League. It has to be,” Rosenior said in the embargoed section of the press conference on Monday.

“I’m not shouting from the rooftops. That’s the level of club this club is. Where we are, we still have a very, very good chance of achieving that. Also to win a trophy would be amazing and it’s something that’s achievable.

Liam Rosenior sees the sign that spring is here

Liam Rosenior speaks to the media after Chelsea’s loss to Arsenal.

We agree with all that, and despite the mistakes of the last three games which have put us in big trouble. Rosenior even saw a sign in training that reminded him that there is still time to make things right:

“It’s funny today, it’s the first time we trained with the white balls. For me, when those white balls come out, we can’t make those mistakes that we’re making,” Rosenior explained.

“Because you’re running out of time and that’s the message myself and my staff have given the players this morning.”

The white balls mean the end of the winter yellow ball period, and the start of the spring. The run in is here, and there’s no more room for mistakes from anyone, especially given how tight the table is at the top.

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