New Delhi, April 22 -- Chelsea have sacked head coach Liam Rosenior on Wednesday after just 107 days in charge, bringing an end to the 41-year-old's dismal run at the helm. The announcement came after Chelsea's 0-3 loss to Brighton in the English Premier League and was made on Chelsea's official website.

Rosenior, appointed on January 6, was brought as a successor for Enzo Maresca, who made a shock departure on the New Year's Day. Rosenior had left Blue's sister club Strasbourg and signed a five-and-a-half year deal with an option of extending for a year more.

"Chelsea Football Club has today parted company with Head Coach Liam Rosenior," the Premier League club said in a statement. "On behalf of everyone at Chelsea FC, we would like to...