Overview
- Chelsea let a 2-0 lead slip in a 2-2 draw with Leeds, with Rosenior praising most of the performance but lamenting brief moments of "switching off."
- Marc Cucurella is ruled out of the Hull tie after going off at half-time against Leeds, and Reece James remains under the weather with a late decision on his involvement.
- Rosenior said Mamadou Sarr will feature at Hull after his January recall from Strasbourg as he manages rotation and fitness across a heavy schedule.
- The head coach said he expected online memes and has largely brushed them off, though he acknowledged the abuse has affected his teenage children and parents.
- Wayne Rooney backed Rosenior, calling the criticism "sad and unfair," as the Chelsea boss carries a record of seven wins in his first 10 matches.