Di Matteo could be given job on a permanent basis

Roberto Di Matteo could become Chelsea boss on a permanent basis after impressing owner Roman Abramovich during his time as caretaker, according to The Mail Online.

Friday, March 30, 2012
Roberto Di Matteo

Roberto Di Matteo could become Chelsea boss on a permanent basis after impressing owner Roman Abramovich during his time as caretaker, according to The Mail Online.The Italian has overseen seven matches since taking the reins from Andre Villas-Boas, who was sacked earlier this month.Of those games he has won five and only suffered a single defeat, which came against high-fliers Manchester City at Etihad Stadium.It is understood that other candidates for the job have been put forward but the record of Di Matteo, which includes reversing a first-leg deficit against Napoli in the Champions League to progress to the quarter-finals, may prove enough.Despite Chelsea officials being privately impressed with his managerial stint, Di Matteo has refused to comment publically on the prospect of becoming the next permanent boss.