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The dismissal of Di Matteo follows the only real blip in results since he succeeded Andre Villas-Boas in February, with the club having won just two of their past eight matches.
Chelsea say that they will be making an announcement "shortly" regarding a new first-team manager, with Rafael Benitez and Avram Grant among the options to succeed Di Matteo on an interim basis.
Ideally, Abramovich would like to appoint Pep Guardiola, the former Barcelona manager, but it is unclear whether he would be available before the end of the season.
The sacking of Di Matteo means that Chelsea are searching for their ninth manager since Abramovich purchased the club nine years ago, in 2003. To date, only Jose Mourinho and Carlo Ancelotti have survived more than one season.
Chelseas statement this morning pointed to "recent performances and results" but, even by Abramovichs standards, Di Matteo has been judged over a remarkably short timescale.
Source: Roberto Di Matteo sacked by Chelsea after Champions League defeat against Juventus - Telegraph
Chelsea say that they will be making an announcement "shortly" regarding a new first-team manager, with Rafael Benitez and Avram Grant among the options to succeed Di Matteo on an interim basis.
Ideally, Abramovich would like to appoint Pep Guardiola, the former Barcelona manager, but it is unclear whether he would be available before the end of the season.
The sacking of Di Matteo means that Chelsea are searching for their ninth manager since Abramovich purchased the club nine years ago, in 2003. To date, only Jose Mourinho and Carlo Ancelotti have survived more than one season.
Chelseas statement this morning pointed to "recent performances and results" but, even by Abramovichs standards, Di Matteo has been judged over a remarkably short timescale.
Source: Roberto Di Matteo sacked by Chelsea after Champions League defeat against Juventus - Telegraph