Post by Bluemoon on Nov 21, 2012 19:13:06 GMT 1
Roberto Di Matteo Sacked by Chelsea After Juventus Defeat
Manager Roberto Di Matteo has been sacked by Chelsea after just eight months in charge.
Di Matteo won the Champions League and FA Cup as caretaker manager last season and was given a two-year deal in June.
But in the wake of the 3-0 defeat to Juventus, which has left the Blues on the brink of a Champions League exit, he has left Stamford Bridge.
"The club will be making an announcement shortly regarding a new first-team manager," a statement said.
Owner Roman Abramovich, who is looking for a ninth manager since taking over at Stamford Bridge in 2003, is known to be a long-term admirer of former Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola.
However it is not known whether Guardiola is willing to end his sabbatical from football and Abramovich has made contact with former Liverpool manager Rafael BenÃtez to gauge his interest in taking charge on a short-term basis.
The club's Russian benefactor made contact with Benitez before Tuesday's defeat in Italy as he assessed his options.
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