‘Radical change’ not in Di Matteo plans

Roberto Di Matteo maintains Chelsea should not expect “radical changes” when he takes charge on a full-time basis next season.

The popular Italian, 42, was confirmed as the club’s permanent boss last month, having guided them to both FA Cup and then Champions League glory after taking over on an interim basis following the departure of Andre Villas-Boas.

Didier Drogba and Soloman Kalou may have departed, but Chelsea have moved to bring in Belgian playmaker Eden Hazard from Lille and Germany midfielder Marko Marin from Werder Bremen, who could both yet be joined by Porto’s Brazilian striker Hulk.