Di Matteo’s future: ” Abramovich did not become a billionaire worrying about public opinion”

Early indications seem to suggest that Roman Abramovich will get rid of interim manager, Roberto Di Matteo, this week. The Italian was appointed as stand-in of Chelsea, after Andre Villas-Boas was shown the door in February. And he completed a remarkable turnaround by leading the Blues to FA Cup and Champions League glory. But it appears that is not even enough to earn him the job on a full-time basis. According to an unnamed source close to the Russian, “Roman thinks Di Matteo has been very, very lucky and that he made a lot of mistakes in the games he’s been in charge, with his tactics and selections. The statistics in the two games against Barcelona and the final show just how lucky Di Matteo was. Roman has to decide this week and he will not care what the public thinks. “Roman did not become a billionaire worrying about public opinion – he only cares about what is right for the club.” Di Matteo’s contract expires on June 30 and Abramovich is still looking out for a world class coach to take over the team. Pep Guardiola has already ruled himself out of the job, while Jose Mourinho has signed an extension to his current deal at Real Madrid.