Despite recent criticism of Chelsea manager Rosenior, Malo Gusto believes the coach's talent and passion will guide the Blues back to winning ways.
The French defender has publicly expressed his firm support for Rosenior, admitting he does not understand the intense scrutiny the 41-year-old manager has faced since his appointment at Stamford Bridge. Rosenior took charge in January following the surprise dismissal of Enzo Maresca, but his arrival was initially met with skepticism and ridicule on social media from rival fans.
Malo Gusto told ESPN: "I think he [Rosenior] is a top manager. I've seen a lot of people criticize him. I think, first of all, he is a great person, as well as a great manager, and, as you say, he is young. He has a lot to offer going forward, but if he is Chelsea's manager, it is because he has the talent to be so. We, as a team, have to believe in him, believe in our way of playing, stick to our plan, and see how it goes.
"He is a good person, he is very honest, very straightforward, you can tell he is very passionate. He wants to share his passion for football with us, and I feel like I want to play for him. I want to give my best when he puts me on the pitch."
The transition following the Maresca era has proven complicated for the London giant. The Italian was surprisingly dismissed despite having won the Club World Cup and the Conference League in his first season. Gusto revealed that the decision left the dressing room stunned and suggested the subsequent dip in form is a direct consequence of such a significant mid-season upheaval.
"It was a bit complicated for us mid-season when they sacked Enzo Maresca," Gusto explained. "So the arrival of a new manager right now was a big change for the team, I think. To be honest, we were all surprised. It is a bit difficult when you start to understand one, and suddenly you have to switch to another; maybe it is a bit more difficult for us because we have a bit less experience."
Although results have been disappointing, Chelsea's board is reportedly maintaining a patient stance. Unlike previous administrations at Stamford Bridge, the current leadership is prioritizing long-term stability over hasty changes during this difficult period for the young squad.
Despite a run in which the team has suffered four consecutive defeats and conceded 12 goals, Rosenior is expected to be given time to implement his philosophy. Internal sources suggest the manager will be judged over several years rather than months, as the board views the current campaign as a transitional phase compounded by Maresca's departure.
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