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Chelsea's hunt for a new manager

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With Andre Villas-Boas getting sacked, Chelsea find themselves in need of a new manager for the eighth time under their owner Roman Abramovich.

Since Roman Abramovich took over the blues, they have found it hard to

settle under a single coach. Only the self-proclaimed 'Special One', and

Carlo Ancelotti have managed to stay at the Stamford Bridge for more than a

year.

It all started when Jose Mourinho took the responsibility of helping Chelsea

win not only the English Premier League but also the UEFA Champions League.

The Portuguese was a success at the Portuguese club, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Porto-c39186, having helped them win the European competition. Abramovich was expecting him to

continue his feat at the Central London club. 

Jose Mourinho helped Chelsea become one of the strongest clubs in Europe,

beating the likes of Manchester United, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 in the Premier

League. However, quality of competition meant he never made his mark in the Champions League with Chelsea. 

Besides Real Madrid, Chelsea remain the only club competing in the Champions

League who haven't won the European competition under Jose Mourinho. With

Real Madrid competing for the ultimate prize this season, no one can be too

sure of Mourinho's failure.

After Mourinho, Roman Abramovich tried his luck with Avram Grant, Luis

Felipe Scolari, Guus Hiddink, Carlo Ancelotti, and Andre Villas-Boas.

However, the Russian oligarch was not satisfied. 

With a manager like Jose Mourinho being sacked, there are only a few

managers who can come on level terms with the greatness of the Portuguese

mentor. Of those managers, one was Carlo Ancelotti, who also got sacked

after helping the Blues win a double back in 2009.

It was quite a shock for the footballing fans around the world just to see

that Ancelotti's failure in the Champions League cost him his http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Job-c18684 at the

Stamford Bridge.

After having a successful season with Porto and helping them win a double,

Villas-Boas was expected to follow in the footsteps of Jose Mourinho.

The Portuguese mentor took his position as Chelsea's head-coach, but he

failed to deliver what was expected from him.

It was tolerable for Abramovich to see http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 out of the Premier League

title race; however, losing out 3-1 to Napoli in the Champions League

pre-quarterfinal first leg was something which caused Villas Boas' sacking.

What does the Russian oligarch want out of his manager? First, he needs

someone who can guarantee him a place in Europe every season. Moreover, he

wants a coach who can guide the team to the ultimate prize, the UEFA

Champions League.

This season it will most definitely be impossible for Chelsea to win the

Champions League, especially after losing out to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Napoli-c40003 in the first leg of

the pre-quarterfinals. However, qualifying for the Champions League in the

next season seems like a target which can be achieved.

Chelsea's new manager could be someone who has been a success in

Europe. Ironically, most of the managers who have been a part of the Central

London club have not only been successful in Europe, but also in the world.

Rafael Benitez seems to be the most likely option for Roman Abramovich. The

Spaniard is anxious to join a Premier League side since departing from

Liverpool. Moreover, Benitez is a classic example of a manager who could

help Chelsea win the European tournament. 

Rafael Benitez is a coach who is extremely brilliant while competing for cup

competitions.While his reputation has taken a serious dent after the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Inter-c39567 Milan fiasco, he remains the only genuine options the London club can try.
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