helsea have sacked Roberto Di Matteo following their 3-0 defeat to Juventus on Tuesday evening which has put the club's prospects of qualifying for the Champions League knockout stage in doubt.
The Blues needed a positive result in Turin to maintain strong hopes of defending their European crown, but Antonio Conte's side destroyed the Premier League club to leave their chances in ruins.
And with their Premier League form slipping after a bright start, owner Roman Abramovich has decided to sack the manager, with the club revealing: "Results have not been good enough."
A statement on Chelsea's official website read: "Chelsea Football Club has parted company this morning with Manager Roberto Di Matteo.
"The team's recent performances and results have not been good enough and the owner and the Board felt that a change was necessary now to keep the club moving in the right direction as we head into a vitally important part of the season.
"The club faces a difficult task ahead in qualifying for the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League as well as maintaining a strong challenge for the top of the Premier League while competing in three other cup competitions. Our aim is to remain as competitive as possible and challenge strongly on all fronts."
Despite winning the Champions League and FA Cup after taking over from Andre Villas-Boas in March of the 2011-12 season, Di Matteo is the latest in a long list of managers who have failed to appease owner Abramovich.
The club face a season-defining period over the coming weeks, with a clash against Premier League champions Manchester City on 25 November followed by the must-win game against Nordsjaelland on 5 December.
The statement continued: "The owner and the Board would like to thank Roberto for all he has done for the club since taking over in March. Roberto helped guide us to an historic Champions League victory and a seventh FA Cup. We will never forget the huge contribution he has made to this club's history and he will always be welcome at Stamford Bridge.
"The club will be making an announcement shortly regarding a new first team manager."
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Posted: at 21-11-2012 10:43 AM (11 years ago) | Addicted Hero
Abrahmovic should learn from clubs like man u. Fergie finished his first season wit man u in 11th place and it took him 6 years before he could win a premier league crown. And after close to 3 decades where is he now? Patience is key
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Posted: at 21-11-2012 11:46 AM (11 years ago) | Hero
Udochi15 at 21-11-2012 11:56 AM (11 years ago) (m)
This our club i don't understand what is going on there,is sacking of coach our problem,our problem started since drogba left chelsea,i personaly think that this coach is doing his job very well.
Posted: at 21-11-2012 11:56 AM (11 years ago) | Newbie
i hate chelsea so much but this guy tried for the club, he has not done any thing wrong to deserved sack, this begging of down fall of chelsea, any way never wish then good, up gunners
Posted: at 21-11-2012 12:19 PM (11 years ago) | Newbie
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