Rosenior backs Jorgensen following goalkeeper error that hands Chelsea defeat to PSG
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior supported Filip Jorgensen following the Danish shot-stoppers error that triggered a late downfall resulting in a 5-2 loss to a dominant Paris Saint-Germain in the opening match of their Champions League round of sixteen encounter on Wednesday.
"Gamers err and Filip is far from the initial to slip up. Its inherent to the sport though evidently its tough to swallow," remarked Rosenior regarding a misguided Jorgensen distribution which got blocked leading to Vitinha netting PSGs third strike.
This occurred in the 74th minute following Chelseas two comebacks with goals from Malo Gusto and Enzo Fernandez responding to efforts by Bradley Barcola and Ousmane Dembele for the home outfit.
Subsequently Joao Pedro was thwarted from netting a third leveller due to a narrow offside ruling before Khvicha Kvaratskhelias late double secured PSG a three-goal lead heading into the second fixture.
"This outcome is deeply frustrating on a night when for most of the contest I felt truly pleased with our display," Rosenior continued.
"The final 15 to 20 minutes turned chaotic in various ways and thats my accountability.
"Reversals occur but maintaining composure at crucial times is key and we failed leading to retribution from a superior side.
"Its a harsh blow since for 70 minutes we were competitive in the matchup."
The managers choice to field Jorgensen ahead of Robert Sanchez now faces scrutiny with the Scandinavian featuring in merely his third Champions League outing this campaign he also started versus Aston Villa in the Premier League recently.
Added recovery time for PSG
"Each brings unique attributes. Rob excels at dealing with crosses and is an exceptional save maker," Rosenior explained.
"My aim is success both immediately and over time.
"I believe Filip possesses distinct skills and one such skill evident against Aston Villa was our composure with the ball something lacking prior.
"Facing a intense pressing opponent here keeping steady and navigating the first wave of pressure can create numerous opportunities which we exploited."
Rosenior conceded his squad had essentially "sabotaged our own efforts" yet noted Jorgensen owned his blunder.
"Firstly commend him. He owned it straight away in the locker room.
"Errors arise. We all falter and our duty is to support one another.
"We face a major clash in three days versus Newcastle and we expect a strong comeback and toughness in the upcoming fixture."
Whereas Chelsea tackle that vital Premier League bout before hosting PSG at Stamford Bridge next Tuesday PSG enjoy a break over the weekend since their Ligue 1 fixture with Nantes got rescheduled permitting recuperation.
"We persisted in attempting to build play against a robust and technically adept group," stated PSG manager Luis Enrique.
"We must continue and recover to gear up for the return leg."
His squad remains in pursuit of recapturing the momentum that propelled them to continental triumph last term though the Iberian coach recognises replicating that is challenging.
"Expectations draw parallels to the previous year but reaching that peak is unattainable," he noted.
"We show great toughness I reckon thats a term that captures our group and we are delighted."