Hostile reception for Benitez
Rafael Benitez was given a hostile reception by Chelsea fans at his first match in charge of the Blues - and a goalless draw with Manchester City did nothing to help.
Football managers react to Di Matteo out, Benitez in
Real Madrid manager and former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho told Sky Sports: "I supported Roberto and I wished him to do well, and I will support the next Chelsea manager. I wish good luck to Benitez."
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said: "[The appointment and deal] is a surprise as well because Rafael Benitez is a guy who has a record. He is a manager of stature and it is a surprise he is appointed for such a short time. I am surprised as well he accepted that."
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers, a former member of the Chelsea coaching staff, said: "I felt for Robbie because he went in there and did a brilliant job. It is incredible you can win the Champions League and a domestic cup competition and find yourself out of a job."
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Roman Abramovich's nine-month itch
Of the six managers that Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has appointed since Jose Mourinho, four have been sacked during their ninth month.
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Di Matteo joins Chelsea's sacked managers club
Roberto Di Matteo has become the latest in a line of Chelsea managers to leave the club under Roman Abramovich ownership