On Tuesday, the UEFA Champions League winning manager misguided the Blues away to Juventus. Chelsea needed at least a draw to remain in contention for Last 16 tickets. Their shocking 3-0 loss against the Old Lady still does not put them out of the competition yet.
However, the reality is that Chelsea’s fate now depends on the outcome of Juventus’ last group stage match against Shakhtar Donetsk. A draw between the Italians and the Ukrainians would see the Londoners become the first ever UEFA Champions League titleholders to crash out in the group stages.
Roberto Di Matteo took full responsibility of Tuesday night’s horror. His plan to start without a striker hit back at him. As much as Roman Abramovich is obsessed with Champions League glory, that crucial defeat even cost Di Matteo his job.
In fact, does the 42-year-old deserve the sack? Which man will be next as Chelsea coach?
