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Chelsea FC Press Release
For Immediate Release
March 12, 2026

Liam Rosenior Addresses Filip Jörgensen’s Error in Post-Match Interview Following PSG Defeat

London, UK – Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior spoke candidly in his post-match press conference after the Blues’ 5-2 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg, defending goalkeeper Filip Jörgensen following a costly mistake that contributed to the late collapse at the Parc des Princes.

Jörgensen, who started ahead of Robert Sánchez, saw a pass intercepted by Bradley Barcola in the 74th minute with the score at 2-2. Vitinha capitalized with a lob to make it 3-2, triggering PSG’s three-goal surge in the final stages.

When asked about standing by his decision to select Jörgensen, Rosenior emphasized support for his player: “Players make mistakes. Filip’s not the first one to make a mistake, and that’s part of football. Obviously, it’s bitter… In that moment at 2-2, I think we were in the ascendancy.”

He highlighted the fine margins at Champions League level: “In the top level, the Champions League level, it is fine margins.” Rosenior also took partial responsibility for the approach that led to the error, noting the risks involved in building play from the back as instructed. “We made a mistake on the third goal, and we didn’t react well to the setback. We didn’t stay calm.”

The manager described the result as “very disappointing” and “painful,” particularly after Chelsea twice fought back to level the score through Malo Gusto and Enzo Fernández. He praised the team’s competitiveness for much of the match but lamented the inability to settle after the setback: “The fifth goal was the most painful one after a flashpoint. We don’t settle ourselves down… that makes it very difficult, but not impossible to come back from.”

Rosenior reiterated his belief in collective responsibility: “I make mistakes. Everybody makes mistakes. Sometimes they’re more costly. This is one of those moments. What we have to do… is look after each other. This is a big test of our character.”

Chelsea now prepare for the second leg at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday, March 17 (kick-off 20:00 GMT), determined to overturn the deficit with the full backing of home supporters.