Chelsea's struggles under Liam Rosenior have become a concerning narrative this season, and a recent statistical trend only deepens the worry. The manager has frequently cited a lack of training time since his January arrival, but the evidence suggests more time on the training pitch hasn't translated to better results on it.

The most damning insight comes from a clear pattern: following two dedicated midweek preparation periods in late February and before a crucial match against Manchester City, Chelsea's subsequent league performances yielded a mere one point from games against Burnley, Arsenal, and City. For a club with Chelsea's ambitions, that return is simply not good enough, especially when it comes after focused tactical work.

This raises a critical question for the club's hierarchy. While Rosenior's point about a chaotic initial schedule is valid, why should there be confidence that extended time under his guidance will reverse the team's fortunes? The issue appears to extend beyond long-term player development into immediate match preparation and in-game execution.

The conversation around Rosenior's future continues, with reports suggesting his job may be safe even without a top-four finish. However, this emerging pattern of underperformance after dedicated coaching periods is a statistic that fans—and undoubtedly the decision-makers at Stamford Bridge—will find hard to ignore as the season reaches its climax.