Chelsea's turbulent recent managerial history

LONDON : Chelsea have new ownership but the ruthless strategy employed by former owner Roman Abramovich when it comes to hiring and firing managers appears to have remained at Stamford Bridge.

Just over three months since a consortium headed by American Todd Boehly completed a 4.25 billion pounds ($4.86 billion) takeover of Chelsea, Thomas Tuchel has been fired.

Like many of his predecessors, Tuchel delivered silverware into the Chelsea trophy cabinet, winning the Champions League just four months after taking over in 2021.

But just like them that proved no guarantee of lengthy employment at the west London club.

Here is a list of Chelsea's last six permanent managers and the circumstances of their exits.

JOSE MOURINHO (June 2013-Dec 2015)

Mourinho delivered the Premier League title on his return to Stamford Bridge and the League Cup but things went sour quickly for the Portuguese the following season.

A run of nine defeats in 16 league games left Chelsea 16th in the standings, one point above the relegation places, and Mourinho appeared to have fallen out with top players such as Eden Hazard and Diego Costa.

After a his last game, a defeat by Leicester City, he said his work had been "betrayed" by the players.

GUUS HIDDINK (Dec 2015-June 2016)

The popular Dutchman was installed as interim manager, having performed a similar role in 2009 in the wake of Luiz Felipe Scolari's sacking.

He stabilised the club, going on a 12-match unbeaten streak in the Premier League although Chelsea could finish no higher than 10th. He left on good terms at the end of the season.

ANTONIO CONTE (July 2016-July 2018)

The Italian seemed like the perfect fit to revive Chelsea's fortunes and did not disappoint.

He won the Premier League and FA Cup in his