Liam Rosenior, the Chelsea manager, has shared his admiration for Wrexham and its manager Phil Parkinson ahead of their FA Cup face-off. Wrexham’s remarkable rise from non-league to Championship play-offs, under the ownership of Hollywood duo Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, has been nothing short of extraordinary!
Rosenior is keeping a keen eye on this underdog story, even catching a few episodes of the popular “Welcome to Wrexham” series. He praised the club’s journey, noting the fantastic job done by Parkinson in managing the team’s swift ascent. “They’re a club on the rise with a great vibe, making for a challenging match,” he remarked.
Rosenior isn’t just focusing on Wrexham, though. He is facing his own dilemmas, such as choosing between keepers Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen for the upcoming match. Despite Sanchez sitting out the recent win against Aston Villa, Rosenior is confident in his team’s capabilities and is not distracted by the surrounding buzz.
He emphasised the importance of focusing on performance: “If you’re worried about outside noise in a club like Chelsea, it’s just not going to work.” As anticipation builds for the clash, Chelsea’s boss also expressed openness to a behind-the-scenes documentary at Stamford Bridge, though he prefers to leave the acting to others.
Will Wrexham’s fairytale rise continue, or will Chelsea prove too formidable an opponent? Don’t miss the excitement – the match kicks off at 5.45pm on Saturday and will be broadcast live on BBC One and TNT Sports. Tune in to see who advances in this thrilling FA Cup tie!