Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior says pre-match huddle is not meant to 'antagonise'

[p][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/rosenior-liam/4fMAHvLm/"]Rosenior[/a]'s players were involved in a bizarre incident prior to their 1-0 defeat against [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/newcastle-utd/p6ahwuwJ/"]Newcastle[/a] on Saturday when referee Paul Tierney found himself in the middle of their huddle just before kick-off.[/p][p]The Blues have taken to holding their pre-match get-together in the centre of the pitch, with some pundits claiming the move is disrespectful to the opposition.[/p][p]Rosenior is adamant the ritual is not designed to intimidate, but he opted against confirming if they would continue to do it in the Champions League last-16 second leg against holders [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/psg/CjhkPw0k/"]PSG[/a] at Stamford Bridge.[/p][p][b]"I think it's been blown out of proportion. It's a small thing among many serious things that we need to address, such as the massive game against PSG,"[/b] Rosenior told reporters on Monday[/p][p][b]"The lads have always wanted to show unity and togetherness, think they'll continue to do that. But what we don't want is to antagonise and bring more noise on ourselves.[/b][/p][p][b]"We'll make the decision on where we do that on the pitch tomorrow."[/b][/p][embed guid="e2b68762-9bcc-4a64-9fa9-40a3f4b01707" url="https://x.com/SkySportsPL/status/2032872552402419828?s=20" social-type="twitter" /][p]Rosenior said he plans to meet this week with the referees' organisation PGMOL to discuss decisions that have gone against his team.[/p][p][b]"I think it's a distraction for the media,"[/b] he said.[/p][p][b]"The huddle was something the players wanted to show unity. They're a good group. We never wanted to antagonise anyone or create noise.[/b][/p][p][b]"We have a huge game against PSG tomorrow. We have an opportunity to do something really special. We know we need to be perfect. I'd rather focus on that."[/b][/p][p][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/chelsea/4fGZN2oK/"]Chelsea[/a] defender [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/james-reece/nLBC7ERa/"]Reece James[/a] is potentially facing several weeks out after injuring his hamstring during the Newcastle match.[/p][p]The 26-year-old signed a new six-year contract on Friday but will be unavailable to Rosenior, beginning with Tuesday's game.[/p][p][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/gusto-malo/YNCrLSO2/"]Malo Gusto[/a] could also miss out through illness as the Blues look to achieve an astonishing fightback from 5-2 down.[/p][p]"Reece felt something in his hamstring at the end of the game against Newcastle," said Rosenior.[/p][p]"It could be (weeks) with a hamstring injury; it's never great. Hopefully, we can get him scanned, find out the full extent, (and) then we'll know more.[/p][p]"We know what an important leader he is in the group. He's our captain."[/p]