Di Matteo: We are obliged to show good football

Head coach of Chelsea Roberto Di Matteo shared his thoughts on the upcoming November 20 guest for their match against team led by Turin's Juventus as part of the 5-th round of the group stage of the Champions League.

«We are positive. My team played at home against Juventus are a great match. Now it will be difficult because the opponent feels the pressure and facing the need to win. Sure would be interesting and outdoor soccer. The chances of winning are both teams. Native Stadium might give Juve a slight advantage, but sometimes it can also be a hindrance. We will try to deliver the opponent problems. I looked at quite a few past Juve matches, including the game against Lazio, leg locked when the opponent on his half. We must create the Juventus situation. Yes, we will be protected, but not only.

We are obliged to show good football. If successful, it could all happen on the field. I already know that when it comes down to it, our players can count on. It is very important that we communicate with each other and the players try to express yourself. I always just encouraged,» - Di Matteo said.

FIFA announced contenders for the title of coach of the year

The International Football Federation - FIFA announced on its official website the 10 contenders for the title of coach of the year. The list of nominees is as follows:

Vicente del Bosque (Spaniard, Spain)

Roberto di Matteo (Italian, Chelsea)

Alex Ferguson (Scottish, Manchester United),

Josep Guardiola (Spain, ex-coach of FC Barcelona)

Jupp Heynckes (German, Bayern)

Jürgen Klopp (German, Borussia Dortmund)

Joachim Löw (German, Germany)

Roberto Mancini (Italian, Manchester City)

Jose Mourinho (Portuguese, Real Madrid),

Cesare Prandelli (Italian, Italy).

The name of the winner will be announced January 7, 2013, in Zurich, Switzerland.

Roberto Di Matteo: Torres is in excellent shape

Match of the seventh round of the English Premier League with Norwich will be the 11st consecutive game for Chelsea striker Fernando Torres, but the Londoners head coach Roberto Di Matteo is not going to offer him rest similar to what got Juan Mata.

«Torres is in excellent shape, physically he is in perfect order, but of course we need to be careful with it. Tomorrow our seventh game in 21 days, and we put up a good composition. I try to use team to always felt a certain freshness and energy necessary for the good of the game. Every footballer wants to participate in all games, but taking into account the intensity and tempo of football these days, it's too hard physically» - said coach of Chelsea.

Di Matteo: The match Chelsea with Milan has been much of a tactical fight

Chelsea Manager Roberto di Matteo has shared the view held in California's game against AC Milan, ended in defeat the Londoners with a score 0:1. 

«The match with Milan we saw a lot of tactical combat. Open game was the only small periods in the first half, perhaps closer to the end of the second, when the opponent scored his goal, and we had to open up in an attempt to recoup. 

The rossoneri have a great lineup, stocked their team players, so today's meeting was a good test for us,» - said Di Matteo.

Di Matteo: Oscar is not a player Chelsea

Chelsea Manager Roberto Di Matteo has confirmed that the London Club agreed to purchase 20-year-old Brazilian attacking midfielder of Inter Oscar.

“I can tell you that he's not a player of Chelsea. It is difficult for me to talk about a player who does not belong to us. I know about the rumors about this player, and if there is something specific, we will announce everything officially. All I can say is: Oscar is a young and talented player,” – Said Di Matteo.

Roberto Di Matteo: “I'm not worried about Fernando”

Chelsea Manager Roberto Di Matteo stressed that in the new season much expects striker Fernando Torres, but that doesn't guarantee him a place in the starting line-up. 

“I'm not worried about Fernando. We chatted on the morning after the Champions League final. It seemed a little disappointed, but I will continue to communicate. 

Hope that Fernando will return to us in good spirits. Of course, the victory on the Euro, the Golden boot and titles won at Chelsea, should give him confidence. 

Now we have three strikers, and I'm not going to say who would play. In the team must be healthy competition. The play will be the one who is in better shape,” - said Italian Specialist.

Roberto Di Matteo had already given new agreement with Chelsea

Acting head coach of Chelsea's Roberto Di Matteo will be appointed on a permanent basis, reports the BBC.

Officially will be announced this week. The Italian expert had already given its agreement in principle to this effect. Parties only minor details left to settle. 

It should be reminded that di Matteo was succeeded by André Villas-Boas in March of this year. Under the direction of Italian Londoners have won the FA Cup and the Champions League.

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Ron Gurlej: “That's when the head coach of Chelsea in the coming weeks”

Chelsea's Managing Director Ron Gurlej said that Londoners will decide before the club head predsezonnoj training team.

Di Matteo stay in London Club

Acting head coach of Chelsea's Roberto Di Matteo may continue its deliberations in a London Club.

Di Matteo may head Aston Villa

Aston Villa is going to invite the acting head coach of Chelsea's Roberto Di Matteo, if he does not sign a contract with the London Club on a permanent basis, reports The Daily Mail.

Roberto Di Matteo: “I have not talked with Abramovich about next season”

Acting head coach of Chelsea's Roberto Di Matteo said that at present does not think the continuation of work in a team.

Roberto Di Matteo: “Now all my thoughts on the Champions League”

Head coach of Chelsea's Roberto Di Matteo said that now is not thinking about its fate.

Roberto Di Matteo: “We have one trophy and have chances to win the second”

Head coach of Chelsea's Roberto Di Matteo gave emotions from winning the FA Cup over Liverpool (2: 1).

Frank Lampard: “Di Matteo had turned our season”

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard after winning the FA Cup over Liverpool (2: 1) paid tribute to Chief coach Roberto Di Matteo.

Roberto Di Matteo: “This season we have lost a lot of points, so our position in the table is logical”

Head coach of Chelsea Roberto Di Matteo has summed up the results of the wrapped the match 34th round Championship of England with Newcastle (0: 2).

Roberto di Matteo: “Chelsea has all the qualities to play in the Champions League”

Acting head coach of Chelsea's Roberto di Matteo ahead of match 1/2 UEFA Champions League quarter-final against Barcelona (the first game – 1: 0) talked about building games team as well as the chance to go to the finals.

Roberto Di Matteo: Barcelona - one of the strongest teams in Europe

The head coach of Chelsea Roberto Di Matteo has shared the emotions of the match quarter finals of the Champions League against the Benfica (2:1), and also commented on the upcoming semifinal match with the Barcelona.

"We knew we had to be hard match, talked about this before the game, and ourhunch was confirmed. Benfica - a good team. They proved it many times, so we are especially happy to be released in the semifinals. We lacked the second goal to calm the game. Benfica understood that with the score 0-1 it is still a chance. I think we have missed several opportunities to kill thesuspense early. "Barcelona"? Let us first enjoy this victory. Then there will be a Saturday match, Wigan. Now we are thinking about it. Barcelona - one of the strongest teams in Europe, if not the - most powerful. In her act of great players. And yet, we welcome the opportunity to play in the semifinals against a great team"- quoted by Di Matteo Goal.com with reference to ITV Sport.

Roberto Di Matteo: “we could not even dream of a better result”

"It's unbelievable, we could not even dream of a better result. It is remarkable that we have kept their gates shut - very good defense. Before the game we wanted to score a few times and have been close to it. I'm also happy for Paulo Ferreira. After a long absence, he returned to the field and has demonstrated a quality game.

All the 90 minutes we had to run around, beat up on each section of the field and win in the martial arts. We knew that the opponent will maintain a high rate, so letthe field of those who are okay with energy. In general, we have not had any problems in defense. A few moments at the gate the owners have created, but Petr Cech cope with them. Most of the strikes was applied to the distance. 

Football is unpredictable, so there is nothing in this opposition has not yet been decided. Play is another 90 minutes. Opponent have not lost at home, and it only emphasizes how great we looked,"- said the acting head coach Chelsea Roberto Di Matteo after the victory over the Benfica in the first leg quarter final of the Champions League.

Branislav Ivanovic's extra-time goal gave Chelsea a dramatic 5-4 aggregate victory over Napoli

Branislav Ivanovic's extra-time goal gave Chelsea a dramatic 5-4 aggregate victory over Napoli and sent them through to the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. That meant extra time and, right at the end of the first period, Ivanovic found himself free 10 yards out to blast home Drogba's low cross to secure Chelsea's place in the last eight.

Roberto Di Matteo has praised his side's team

Chelsea caretaker manager Roberto Di Matteo has praised his side's team spirit after their dramatic 5-4 aggregate defeat of Napoli in the UEFA Champions League. Gokhan Inler's spectacular half-volley gave Napoli the advantage once more before Frank Lampard's penalty sent the game into extra time.