Jose Mourinho has two matches to save his job as manager of Chelsea.

Roman Abramovich has wanted to give Mourinho time, but sources said his vote of confidence after the home defeat to Southampton in early October would only extend until the November international break.

If Chelsea struggle against Dynamo Kiev in the Champions League at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday and face a group stage exit, the trip to Stoke next Saturday could be decisive for Mourinho.

Chelsea believes firing Mourinho during the international break would give them enough time to find a replacement.