The 18 months that transformed Liam Rosenior: The sacrifice he made to take Strasbourg job, what France taught Chelsea boss about his style, fan protests and why he refused to have rules or fines

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• – Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior moved to Strasbourg in 2021 after being sacked by Hull City, adopting a more attacking style, sparking fan protests and rule changes to accommodate his tactics.
• – A year in France taught Rosenior about the tactical flexibility of the French league, allowing him to return to Chelsea with a new approach.
• – Despite being dismissed by Chelsea in 2024, Rosenior's experience in France remains a defining period in his managerial career.