Di Matteo has nothing to lose

Roberto Di Matteo: Giving no thought to the possibility of becoming Chelsea's next permanent boss

Roberto Di Matteo claims to be giving no thought to his future as Chelsea boss, with his focus locked on overseeing a successful end to the season.

The former Italy international was handed the Blues reins on an interim basis in the wake of Andre Villas-Boas' departure in March.

Since taking charge at Stamford Bridge, he has helped Chelsea back into the race for a top-four finish in the Premier League and has guided the club into the FA Cup and UEFA Champions League semi-finals.

He now faces a potentially pivotal week, with the Blues set to face capital rivals Tottenham at Wembley on Sunday before taking in the first leg of an eagerly-anticipated European showdown with Barcelona on Wednesday.

Two wins would strengthen his claims to filling the Chelsea hot-seat on a permanent basis, but Di Matteo says he will not be allowing such talk to become a distraction.

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"It's about the club, it's about these players. That's what matters the most, not me."
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"I am calm because I have no concern about the future," he said.

"I've not spent one second thinking about what will happen in the summer.

"I know as a coach you will be judged by your results. I don't have to prove anyone wrong, I am very focused and putting all my energy towards the next game - that's all.

"We have five league games left and these two competitions.

"It's about the club, it's about these players. That's what matters the most, not me."