Liam Rosenior delighted with Chelsea form ahead of Arsenal Carabao Cup semi-final

The new head coach celebrated a strong start to life at Stamford Bridge but stressed the importance of staying consistent as Chelsea prepare for a packed schedule.

"It's a good start. It's just the start and we have to stay consistent now in a very, very hectic schedule," Rosenior said after the FA Cup third-round win at The Valley. "Some of our passages of play were beautiful to watch. We've got magnificent players. My idea of football is not important. It's about winning games of football consistently."

Rosenior, who oversaw an emphatic debut, highlighted the importance of intensity, reaction to setbacks, and team spirit over tactical concerns. "I was very happy with the togetherness and the spirit of the group on Saturday.

"I was very happy with the intensity that they ran at, winning duels, winning headers, all of the basics. That's where you get your joy from," he explained.

The Chelsea boss added that while tactics are important, there are other areas for improvement. "There are other elements to football other than tactics. Shape, systems, technique, they're all wonderful things. But there are other things that I feel like maybe we can improve on.

"And that's what we'll keep working on as well as the tactical side of the game."

Chelsea now face Arsenal in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday, before returning to Premier League action against Brentford at home on Saturday.

Rosenior has emphasised that he will continue working with the squad at Cobham to build momentum and carry the form from his opening win into the next matches.