BENITEZ TO COACH CHELSEA TILL END OF SEASON

There are indications that Rafa Benitez, the former Liverpool boss will take over the reins of Chelsea.

Sources say he is close to signing a deal that would see him take over Chelsea till the end of the season.

Benitez has been tipped to replace Roberto Di Matteo, who was sacked by the Blues on Wednessday morning in a surprised but expected move following an 'unacceptable' run of results.

The 3 - 0 defeat by Juventus on Tuesday, whic left their Champions League defence in jeopardy, was the final straw.