Chelsea FC latest transfer rumours, team news
Benitez faces the biggest challenge of his career as Chelsea boss (Image: TheSportReview)
It should be the crowning glory of any football manager’s career, the icing on the cherry, but contrary to reason Rafa Benitez awakes this morning as public enemy number one for his part in the dethroning of former Blues boss Roberto Di Matteo, and only positive results from here on out will satisfy the cries of his owner and the club’s fans.
As predicted in yesterday’s Chelsea transfer news and rumours column, Sports Bulletin pointed to Rafa Banitez as the frontrunner for the vacant position, who was officially sworn in as of today.
Benitez will hold the title of interim manager until the end of the season, as confirmed in a Chelsea FC press statement.
”The owner and the Board believe that in Benitez we have a manager with significant experience at the highest level of football, who can come in and immediately help deliver our objectives,” said the club.
As far as rumours and speculation goes, many insiders are talking up the Spaniard as the right man to revive a withering, unreliable Fernando Torres due to their time together at Liverpool several years ago.
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has stuck by his £50m signing even though the striker has done little to convince fans he is happy in his lone role up front, and fellow countryman Benitez could help redress the unbalance within the team structure.
The official club statement went on to say of its new manager: “The two-time UEFA Manager of the Year comes with outstanding pedigree.
”He began his managerial career in his homeland, most notably at Valencia where he built a reputation as one of Europe’s top coaches by winning the Spanish League twice and the UEFA Cup. He then spent six years at Liverpool and led them to their fifth European Cup and an FA Cup.”
Even with the backing of the board and Fernando Torres, Benitez will be fully aware that the pressure is on to deliver silverware by the end of the season or face the boot, with long-term suitor Pep Guardiola, currently on sabbatical until the summer, ready to step in and take over full time.
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Charity Mbedzi
Nov 22. 2012
It sounds good di matteo very stupid go on chelechele we luv u
Robert Shole
Nov 22. 2012
I like the super decision made by chelsea, but I suggest to sell Tores immediately coz has no impact in every metch.I advise the club to bring in immediately Falcao if we need success.
Sports Bulletin
Nov 22. 2012
Don't you want to see Rafael Benítez work wonders with Fernando Torres | El Niño| Robert?
Robert Shole
Dec 04. 2012
I do not like to see Benitez and Torres in chelsea.
Ayodele David
Nov 22. 2012
I believe chelsea problems is STRIKERS not manager, and I am looking forward to see Falcao and Fellaini playing together in chelsea.
Sports Bulletin
Nov 22. 2012
How about bringing back DidierDrogba?
Ayodele David
Nov 22. 2012
Thank you JESUS.
Tadele Kabeta
Nov 22. 2012
tadele kabeta from jimma university.
i feeling disappoint as the Chelsea owner discarded the Europe champions Roberto DeMatteo! I wish Roberto all the best!
Tadele Kabeta
Dec 04. 2012
RAFAEL SHOULD BE SACKED OUT IN MORNING, WE ARE PROD OF ROBERTO DE'I MATTEO
Nadia Angel
Nov 22. 2012
Roberto Di Mattaoe Must have left chelsea since wining the Champions League Cup. After then it was shame staying in Chelsea Fc He must have known his.
place
Sports Bulletin
Nov 22. 2012
Nadia if you love the club that made you famous you surely stay and try to win more for the fans?
Thant Zin Oo
Nov 22. 2012
Chelsea must be change the strikers. Now this problem is not Roberto Dematto the striker.
Amirul Hazman
Nov 22. 2012
I hope radamel falcao and neymar will signed chelsea as their new club…..roman abramovich must take them immediately….
Havers
Nov 23. 2012
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Benarasi Vishnu
Nov 24. 2012
I think Chelsea is too big club for Di Matteo. He lacks experience at this level. Chelsea need a big bang coach like Sir Alex or Pep guardiola. Those who are underestimating Chelsea this season I'll tell them watch out Chelsea will be there again this season. Don't forget what chelsea did last season when great editors condemn Chelsea prematurely and United finish the season empty handed.
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