Rosenior's Chelsea face Charlton in FA Cup with no margin for error

Liam Rosenior takes charge as Chelsea visit Charlton in the FA Cup third round, with Chelsea under pressure after a run of one win in nine league matches and Charlton struggling near the foot of the Championship table.

Liam Rosenior will lead Chelsea for the first time when the club visits Charlton Athletic in the FA Cup third round at The Valley. The match comes after a turbulent period for Chelsea, including one win in nine league matches and the departure of Enzo Maresca. Chelsea are eighth in the Premier League and lost 2-1 to Fulham in midweek. Charlton have slipped to 19th in the Championship after winning twice in their last 14 league matches. What is known: - The fixture is the FA Cup third-round tie at The Valley. - Liam Rosenior is in charge of Chelsea for the first time in this match. - Chelsea have recorded one win in nine league matches and sit eighth in the table. - Chelsea lost 2-1 to Fulham in midweek, a match the article notes was largely played with ten men. - Charlton are 19th in the Championship and have won twice in their last 14 league games. - Nathan Jones is the manager of Charlton as reported in the article. Summary: The tie is an immediate test because the single-elimination FA Cup format leaves little room for a slow start, making this an early measure of Rosenior's impact. Chelsea's recent league form and Charlton's struggles give the match significance for both clubs. The outcome and its effect on each side will be decided when the teams meet at The Valley.