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Chelsea owner Abramovich defends hire-and-fire policy

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FILES: This file photo taken on March 22, 2014 shows billionaire and Chelsea's Russian owner Roman Abramovich [AFP]

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich said the London club's glittering trophy cabinet justified the high turnover of managers under his stewardship.

Chelsea have had 14 managers since Russian billionaire Abramovich bought the club in 2003, with Thomas Tuchel the latest to take over the hotseat at Stamford Bridge after replacing Frank Lampard in January.

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