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Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez confirmed after Chelsea's FA Cup victory at Middlesbrough that he will be leavingthe clubat the end of this season.
The 52-year-old also described the decision to give him the title "interim manager" at Stamford Bridge as a "massive mistake".
In an explosive press conference after Chelsea's 2-0 victory at the Riverside Stadium that set up a sixth-round encounter with Manchester United, Benitez said: "Chelsea gave me the title of interim manager, which is a massive mistake. I'm the manager.
"The fans are not helping us. At the end of the season I will leave. They don't have to worry about me."
Benitez, as he has been throughout his tenure at Stamford Bridge, was booed by a section of his club's own supporters on Wednesday.
He said of those fans: "This group of fans are not making any favourites with the team and they are singing and wasting time preparing banners. They have to concentrate on supporting the team, that's what they have to do.
"I am a professional and I am doing my job. What I want to do is win every single game for Chelsea."
Benitez has been in charge of Chelsea for 27 matches since succeeding Roberto Di Matteobut the Blues have won only 14 of those. They are 19 points behind leaders Manchester United and are1.25to finish in the top four this season.
Chelsea are also6.50to win the FA Cup and4.50to clinch the Europa League.
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