Chelsea bid adieu to Jose Mourinho

Jose Mourinho- a manager of immense talent, acute mind and a never say die attitude was sacked by Chelsea Football Club for the second time after a disastrous start just 5months since winning the Premier League title. Chelsea have lost 9 of their 16 matches under Jose this season and lying 1point above relegation. In Chelsea's 110 years he is the most successful manager with 3 Premier League titles, 3 League Cups, 1 FA Cup and 1 Community Shield. Before the start of the 2015-16 season Jose managed 98 matches at Stamford Bridge losing only one match.

The astounding record of Mourinho before this season

What prompted Jose's sacking?

The results and controversies this season are enough to sack any manager in any of Europe's top flight clubs but Jose-'The Special One'- is not the commonwealth. His brilliant ability to read games and the way he makes his team play especially those 'big' matches are something everyone respects and adores him for. His record speaks for itself.
Jose's sacking has to do with a number of factors the most obvious is Chelsea's awful campaign so far. His bad habit of getting involved with match officials, staff members of the team as well as the players and owners are well known. This time around it was a combination of these factors which led to his demise.
The loss at the hands of Leichester City started the avalanche when Jose said his players betrayed him. It looked likely that the end was near and within a couple of days on 17th December 2015 he was relieved of his duties at Chelsea.

What next for Chelsea?

Gus Hiddink has been appointed as the interim manager till end of season after that perhaps Chelsea will be trying to rope in the likes of Pep Guardiola or Diego Simeone the latter being the most favoured to get the job. But after the horrible stint with the Holland national team it will be a real challenge for Gus Hiddink especially at his age to tackle the ups and downs of the English Premier league.

The Squad

Chelsea players celebrate their win over Sunderland

Looks pretty good up front with midfield players of the ranks of Pedro, Hazard, Oscar, Willian, Fabregas Matic and Ramires Chelsea have lot of options with Loftus-Cheek on the bench. Cesc Fabregas should be given a more attcking role and played upfront so that he can orchestrate the Chelsea attack. Oscar could be a key player though he often looks out of touch but the Brazilian does have that X-factor. Hazard is one of the best players in the Premier league and the Player of the Season should be back to his best soon. Diego Costa needs to fire if Chelsea has to have any chance of progressing in the Champions League or climb up the League table. Chelsea's defence looks fragile and they need a good center back next season.

Chelsea Fans remaining loyal to their manager even after his exit

After watching the first match without Mourinho at the helm, against Sunderland- a team currently fighting its own problems at the bottom of the table- Chelsea players looked a rejuvenated lot. Oscar was the best player on the pitch for Chelsea having good support from Pedro and Willian. Chelsea won comfortably 3-1. The majority of fans chanted "Jose" for most periods of the match and booed off Fabregas and Costa when they were substituted.

Jose Mourinho a manager with 'Special' qualities and vibrance which only he can bring would be missed sorely at Chelsea FC and if he does depart England would be a great loss for English Premier League as a whole. He is rumoured to join Real Madrid next season or might be given the top job at Manchester United after repeated failures by Van Gaal reently loosing to promoted AFC Bournemouth, Norwich City and getting knocked out of the first round of the Champions League.
Jose Mourinho's dream run as manager has come to an end but still commands respect as one of the world's finest and tactically sound managers. Thank you Jose for all that you have done for this club!

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