Inside Rosenior's first week at Chelsea

Chelsea defenders Trevoh Chalobah and Benoit Badiashile have described what the first week working under new head coach Liam Rosenior has been like.

Rosenior, 41, replaced former boss Enzo Maresca after he fell out with the hierarchy at Stamford Bridge, prompting his mid-season departure. He has since overseen a 5-1 win away at Charlton in the FA Cup third round and a 3-2 home defeat by Arsenal in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.

Both Chalobah and Badiashile called the mid-season managerial change "difficult" but, speaking before facing Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday, were positive about the new coach.

Chalobah said: "You have to adapt quickly from one manager's style of play to the next. We've got to hit the ground running. It has been a lot of meetings and a lot of tactical work on the pitch.

"He's explained his background, what he wants from us and his principles. When managers come in, it's obviously going to be different and it's about getting those basics right.

"His football is something we're used to. We like to play and that's exactly what he wants - to play, to trust ourselves and rely on each other, knowing the quality we have.

"He's very confident, knows what he wants and is very clear. You can see the players are engaged straight away."

Badiashile said: "He spoke about the mentality to always be positive. Whether we win or lose, we need to have the right mindset. That's why he is trying to help us stay positive, even when it's difficult.

"The sessions are good - a lot of the ball, aggressive without the ball - so it is good to work with him. I watch the French league so I know how good he is. Now we have to focus on the future, not the past."

Asked if much had changed behind the scenes, Badiashile added: "No, it's pretty much the same to be honest."