Once again we were right

Benitez hired as Chelsea interim coach

We said it yesterday and its now being confirmed.

Rafael Benitez has been hired as Chelsea's Interim coach till the end of the season.

He replaces Roberto Di Matteo, who was sacked on Wednesday following a 3-0 Champions League defeat to Juventus.

Benitez, 52, becomes Chelsea's ninth manager since Roman Abramovich became owner in 2003.

His short term appointment could pave the way for Abramovich to make a summer approach for ex-Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola.

Wishing him the best of luck.