'Chelsea still had a great team after AVB left. I said, "This is the last chance many of you will get to win the Champions League seize this opportunity"': Roberto Di Matteo reveals what he said to Blues squad when becoming interim manager in 2012

In the midst of a difficult season, Roberto Di Matteo stepped in as interim manager after Andre Villas-Boas was sacked. Tasked with rejuvenating a struggling Chelsea side, Di Matteo quickly restored morale, leading the team to a remarkable turnaround that included a crucial win against Napoli. Under his leadership, Chelsea secured their first Champions League title in 2012 and also claimed the FA Cup, with Di Matteo's motivational approach inspiring key players to seize a pivotal opportunity in their careers.

"It had been a difficult season, as a lot of younger players had been brought in with the idea of taking the club into a new era."

"Look, guys, this is going to be one of the last chances many of you will get to win this; seize this opportunity.”

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