Manager José Mourinho left the club by mutual consent on 20 September 2007[2] following a disappointing 1–1 draw with Rosenborg and was replaced by the Israeli Avram Grant.

[4] Five days later, Chelsea's assistant first-team coach, Henk ten Cate, had his contract terminated as well.

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