Chelsea fans bristle at prospect of Benitez

Roman Abramovich could face a fan backlash tonight if he makes Rafael Benitez his ninth manager at Chelsea.

Wed, 21 Nov, 2012 - 18:17

Roman Abramovich could face a fan backlash tonight if he makes Rafael Benitez his ninth manager at Chelsea.

Abramovich has reportedly turned to former Liverpool boss Benitez having sacked Roberto Di Matteo following the European champions’ crushing defeat at Juventus yesterday evening.

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CourtsSoccerChelsea FCPlace: Stamford BridgePlace: AnfieldPerson: BenitezPerson: Roman AbramovichPerson: Rafael BenitezPerson: AbramovichPerson: Roberto Di MatteoPerson: Di MatteoPerson: Jose MourinhoPerson: Trizia FiorellinoPerson: David JohnstonePerson: Rafa BenitezPerson: FiorellinoPerson: JohnstonPerson: Robbie Di MatteoPerson: Eddie NewtonPerson: RomanPerson: JohnstoneEvent: European champions’Event: Champions LeagueOrganisation: ChelseaOrganisation: LiverpoolOrganisation: JuventusOrganisation: Chelsea Supporters GroupOrganisation: BBC SportOrganisation: cfcuk
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