Ranieri Knows Monaco Miracle Will Not Earn Him a Reprieve; Chelsea Manager Believes His Fate Is Already Decided
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Claudio Ranieri went to great lengths yesterday to stress the unpredictability of football. However, as far as his job is concerned, there will be no surprises come the end of this turbulent season. Even if Chelsea were to overturn Monaco's considerable advantage at Stamford Bridge this evening and triumph in the ensuing European Cup final, Ranieri's contract will still be terminated.
"My destiny is already decided," confirmed the Chelsea manager on the eve of the Champions' League semi-final return leg. Two goals and a clean sheet will right the wrongs of a fortnight ago in Monte Carlo but Ranieri is not expecting any reprieve as far as his own future is concerned. "I knew this was going to happen from the start. I didn't know the name of the next coach. Now I know the name. Everybody knows."See the full content of this document
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Ranieri Knows Monaco Miracle Will Not Earn Him a Reprieve; Chelsea Manager Believes His Fate Is Already Decided
Ever since Sven-Goran Eriksson was caught taking tea with new Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich last summer, Ranieri has, in his own words, been "a dead man walking". The Italian has steered Chelsea to runners-up spot in the Premiership a...
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