Yesterday against Aston Villa, Chelsea players gathered in the center circle before the start of each half to the anger of Aston Villa fans.
Why do they do this? Well, Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior praised his players’ unity after they began gathering in a circle before each half.
The new practice, which was initiated by the players themselves, involves the Chelsea squad forming a tight circle before kickoff and at halftime.
Rosenior believes this shows the team’s togetherness and spirit, which is essential for success.
“It’s not my idea, it came from the players,” Rosenior said. “I really like it because they’re showing unity and togetherness and spirit, and I think you need that.” He added that this unity is a key factor in the team’s performance.
Rosenior praised his players for their application and effort, saying, “In my time, I have to say there hasn’t been one game where they haven’t given everything or where I was disappointed with their application.”
The circle ritual seemed to work wonders for Chelsea, as they came from behind to beat Aston Villa 4-1, with Joao Pedro scoring a hat-trick and Cole Palmer also on target. This win is crucial in the Champions League race, especially with Manchester United and Liverpool suffering defeats.
The Villa Park crowd wasn’t too pleased with the circle ritual, booing the Chelsea squad during the interval. However, Rosenior remains unfazed, focusing on the team’s performance and unity.
