Roberto Di Matteo (March 2012-November 2012): Appointed as an interim manager after Villas-Boas, Di Matteo led Chelsea to an unexpected Champions League triumph and an FA Cup win. Despite these achievements, he was relieved of his duties after a poor run of results in the 2012-2013 season.
Rafael Benitez (November 2012-May 2013): Hired as an interim manager, Benitez faced resistance from Chelsea fans due to his past association with Liverpool. He guided Chelsea to third place in the Premier League and won the UEFA Europa League but left the club at the end of his short-term contract.
These coaching changes highlight the high expectations and pressure that come with managing a club owned by Roman Abramovich. The revolving door of managers at Chelsea has been a defining feature of the club’s recent history.
