Rosenior claims Chelsea find themselves in tough spot after heavy loss to Man City

Roseniors team shipped three goals during the latter period of the match at Stamford Bridge with strikes from Nico OReilly, Marc Guehi and Jeremy Doku securing points for the league leaders City.

The Blues currently sit in sixth position within the Premier League standings, trailing fifth placed Liverpool by four points in their bid for a spot in the top five.

As their chances of securing Champions League football remain precarious, Rosenior faces growing scrutiny regarding the teams performance since taking over from Enzo Maresca in January following a move from Strasbourg.

Chelsea have suffered defeats in five out of their previous six outings across all tournaments, with three consecutive losses now recorded in the Premier League.

During this recent run of league setbacks, the side has drawn a blank in terms of goals scored, and Rosenior admitted they fell far below the levels he expects.

Not up to scratch during the second period. It mirrors what we have seen over the last few weeks when handling challenges he noted.

Once you concede to opposition of this calibre, the key is to regroup and keep competing for at least the following five minutes. Instead it turned into an extremely challenging second half he added.

The home supporters voiced their displeasure with boos at the final whistle, and Rosenior accepts that more backlash will come from disappointed followers unless form picks up before the campaigns end.

I take responsibility for this. The squad as a whole must raise their game. It begins with discipline and principles. Effort was not the issue but confidence waned after the break he explained.

We must get better. Things are challenging right now and another major fixture awaits us next week

Do not overlook that we faced a side in excellent shape vying for the championship. Yet these are the matches we must claim. That is my reason for joining the club

Midfield player Enzo Fernandez sat out a second match in succession due to Roseniors bold choice to bench him.

The decision stemmed from Fernandezs recent comments suggesting openness to a departure at the seasons close, which irked the manager.

However the South American international is set to rejoin the fold for the upcoming game after discussions involving his teammates.

No squad can overlook someones absence like Enzos. I along with the captains and technical staff opted for what benefits the clubs future Rosenior stated.

Enzo sought dialogue with the key figures in the team. He has met with me, the captains and everyone involved

There is no bad blood with Enzo. He returns to training on Tuesday. He is an elite talent and a solid character