I wasn't really talking about their playing style, but even in that regard Di Matteo was producing somewhat sexier football than AVB managed last year. Mostly I was just referring to the idea that Abramovich's tendency to sack the manager as soon as something doesn't go their way was seemingly validated with that Champion's League win, which will probably just mean that he feels more empowered to continue his revolving door policy into the future.
Against Juve I didn't think they "parked the bus" at all. I mean, they definitely were more defensive than they would have been against inferior teams in the EPL for example, but primarily I think they just got dominated tactically by Juventus, who have a really well balanced, effective system that takes away space and possession in midfield areas, which is where most of Chelsea's best players are. I guess Di Matteo has to take a lot of the responsibility for those sort of tactical weaknesses, but the guy is pretty much a novice coach at this level. I was surprised when they gave him a contract this summer to be honest.