Chelsea’s decision to sack Liam Rosenior after just 104 days in charge summed up how chaotic the club has become under BlueCo.
The former Strasbourg boss barely had enough time to implement his ideas before Chelsea moved in a different direction (again), continuing a toxic cycle which has plagued Stamford Bridge since BlueCo's takeover in 2022.
Now, all attention has turned towards Xabi Alonso's imminent arrival and what it could mean for the squad next season.
And some of the latest comments on the 44-year-old's appointment to come out of the Chelsea dressing room will not make great reading for Rosenior.
Jorrel Hato says Chelsea squad excited about Xabi Alonso appointment
Jorrel Hato recently admitted Chelsea’s players are already looking forward to working under Alonso next season following confirmation the Spaniard will become the club’s new manager later this summer.
"A great manager, he was a great player as well. I think it’s good news for us that we start next season with him as manager.
Of course, the focus is on the next game but we are excited for next season."
It's understandable why Hato and his teammates are feeling positive ahead of Alonso's arrival.
The former Bayer Leverkusen and Real Madrid boss remains one of Europe's most exciting young managers. His innovative approach to management made him one of the most attractive candidates on the market, and Chelsea did well to land him.
There is clearly already a feeling inside the squad that the Spaniard's arrival will allow for a fresh start and new opportunities heading into next season, particularly after such a disastrous campaign under Rosenior.
Dig at Liam Rosenior despite being played the most
What makes Hato’s recent public comments particularly eye-opening is the fact Rosenior actually trusted him more than any other player during his short spell as Chelsea manager.
The Dutch defender made 21 appearances under Rosenior, one more than Robert Sanchez and Moises Caicedo (both 20).
Even though Hato was one of the players who benefited most from Rosenior's time in charge, even he couldn't justify how the 41-year-old handled things in the Stamford Bridge dugout.
That says a lot about the former Hull City defender's time in charge. He clearly failed to win over the dressing room and that translated into results, and performances, on the pitch.
With Rosenior gone, and the club clearly recognising their mistake appointing him, it's obvious how much the mood has improved ahead of Alonso's arrival in the coming weeks.
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