Chelsea have sensationally sacked Roberto Di Matteo following his side's heavy loss in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
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The 3-0 defeat to Serie A champions Juventus leaves the Blues' chances of defending their European crown dangling by a thread, with progression to the knock-out stage now out of their hands.
Di Matteo defended his team selection following the loss but this result, coupled with the 2-1 defeat to West Brom in their last Premier League match, has led to what some sections of the press felt was his inevitable sacking.
A statement released by the club 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.
"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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