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Di Matteo not drawn on Chelsea future talk

ESPN staff
April 20, 2012
Roberto Di Matteo has built a strong foundation © PA Photos
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Roberto Di Matteo has insisted he has not had any discussions with Chelsea's paymasters about his positon.

Di Matteo was handed the reins on an interim basis when Chelsea dispensed with the services of Andre Villas Boas.

The Italian was not considered a candidate for the job on a permanent basis, but he has made a convincing case in recent weeks. He has kept Chelsea in the hunt for a top-four place in the Premier League, guided them to the final of the FA Cup and masterminded a 1-0 win over Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final.

Di Matteo is favourite with the bookmakers to get the job on a permanent basis, but he is not fazed by the speculation.

"I don't think it's important right now to speak about anything like that," he said when questioned about his position. "Our focus is on playing these games. We don't have time to think about anything else.

"I don't think there's a time limit to anything like that. At the moment, that's not the focus of anybody because it's not important. We've got more important aspects to think about."

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