Chelsea v T*ttenham Hotspur: we can forget fourth place if Sp*rs win, says Roberto Di Matteo
Roberto Di Matteo today admitted Chelsea’s bid to finish in the Premier League top four would be all but over if they lose to T*ttenham tomorrow.
Di Matteo’s number one priority as caretaker manager is qualifying for next season’s Champions League and despite masterminding a remarkable turnaround in the club’s fortunes since taking charge, he knows it could all be for nothing if T*ttenham win at Stamford Bridge.
Wednesday night’s defeat at Manchester City saw Chelsea slip five points behind Sp*rs, who themselves dropped to fourth place after drawing against Stoke.
Di Matteo acknowledged tomorrow’s London derby was a game the Blues dare not lose.
He said: “Obviously, a win would give us a big, big lift. But, also, if we manage just to get a draw, I think we’re still in it.
“If we lose, I think it will be very difficult afterwards.”