Monday 24 November 2014

I am not thinking of revenge :Roberto Di Matteo

Schalke manager Roberto Di Matteo has said he is not thinking of revenge ahead of Tonight's UEFA champions league cracker against his former team Chelsea fc.Speaking at the press conference ahead of the game taking place at the Veltins Arena which is the home ground if his team.Yours truly asked him if he thinks getting a win against his former club would be like pay back for Chelsea who sacked him  unceremoniously after winning the then elusive UEFA Champions League..He said a win would mean 3 points for his team and that's Schalke.He also said he has nothing against Chelsea that he actually has a lot of friends in the team and they still keep their friendship.He went further to say that Chelsea are Favourite for this game going by their domestic form but believes Schalke will qualify for the next round of the UCL .

The former Chelsea boss also said when he was asked if he still has glorious images of the night in Munich and which moment will remain fresh in his memory.He said he can not pick out one particular moment but would say it was generally a good experience  and one he will not forget in a hurry .

He lamented the injury of Nigeria's Chinedu Obasi who did not train with the team and ended by saying he loves Schalke and has been following the Bundesliga for years and he is very glad to be the manager of a team like Schalke 04.

Oma Akatugba was amongst other international football journalist present at the pre match press conference at the Veltins Arena of Schalke 04 as they build up to thier UEFA Champions league cracker.

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