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Roberto Di Matteo: John Terry still Chelsea's leader

Image: John Terry can still seen as Chelsea leader according to Roberto Di Matteo

Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo has insisted John Terry can still be considered the club's "leader" as he prepares to captain the side against Shakhtar Donetsk.

Di Matteo has insisted Manchester United on Sunday will be the furthest thing from his mind when he comes to pick his team. "I won't think about Manchester United, only this game. We've got to focus on it, try to win the game and that's a big, big boost for our campaign in the Champions League." Di Matteo will be aware of the number of matches played by the likes of Fernando Torres, David Luiz and Branislav Ivanovic this season and may decide one of them needs a break. He added: "There are always knocks and bruises and maybe some fatigue as well considering the majority of our team have been away on international duty. "Some of them have played two games for their country. All these things are things to think about."

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