‘Terry will not be shaken by derby baiting’

Roberto Di Matteo has no concerns about John Terry’s mental or physical wellbeing ahead of Chelsea’s clash with QPR.

Today sees Terry face the latest trial of his controversial career when he returns to Loftus Road for the first time since being acquitted of racially abusing Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand.

Blues captain Terry, who is still contesting a Football Association charge over the same matter, is expected to be snubbed by Ferdinand — and possibly other QPR players — during the pre-match handshake.

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