Liam Rosenior said he is looking forward to Chelsea’s Champions League last-16 clash against holder Paris Saint‑Germain after Friday’s draw paired the sides together.
Rosenior said he has admired the French champion after watching it closely during his time in charge at Strasbourg.
The opportunity to face PSG coach Luis Enrique and his squad is one of the reasons Rosenior moved into management.
Chelsea will travel to Paris for the first leg in March, then host PSG at Stamford Bridge a week later.
“So excited. PSG is a fantastic team. I have experience playing against them in France. I have always admired them. Luis Enrique has done an incredible job,” Rosenior told reporters on Friday.
“These are the games you live for, games that you come into football for.
“It’s going to be a great tie. But we’ve got another three games before that that I need to focus on.”
Chelsea has faced PSG nine times previously, winning 3-0 in the most recent meeting in the Club World Cup final in July.
The west London side’s victory in New Jersey came under Rosenior’s predecessor, Enzo Maresca, who departed in January, paving the way for the 41-year-old to move to Chelsea from Ligue 1.
Rosenior faced PSG three times during his Strasbourg spell, winning once, drawing once, and losing once.
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For now, Rosenior is also focused on the challenge of facing Premier League leader Arsenal.
Chelsea travels to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday looking to avenge its League Cup semifinal loss to the Gunners earlier this season.
The Blues sit fifth in the table as they aim to qualify for next season’s Champions League.
“I don’t judge one game as harder than the other. There are different tactical things you can work on,” Rosenior said.
“I’m really happy with the group and the start we have made. We’ve won eight out of 12, and it should be 10 out of 12. That’s not bad.
“This club should be in the Champions League, this club is a Champions League club. When I took over, we were eighth. We’re now in the race.”
Rosenior also backed Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana after he was subjected to racist abuse on social media following his red card in the draw against Burnley last weekend.
“It was a tough day for Wes. First, for what happened in the game and the racist abuse he got online,” he said.
“It affects you in ways that shouldn’t exist. It’s something we have to try and eradicate from life and football. He is strong and has trained this week.”
Published on Feb 27, 2026
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