Chelsea boss Roberto di Matteo insists there remains a lot to be positive about this season.

Chelsea have not finished outside the top four since Roman Abramovich bought the club in 2003.

Di Matteo said: "Chelsea used to be in the top two or top three, at least. So it's been hard for us, domestically.

"But we're in the semi-finals of a domestic cup, and in the quarter-finals of the Champions League."

Di Matteo refused to shy away from the fact Chelsea were in danger of their worst league finish for a decade.

"The numbers say that, so there is no point in denying it's been a difficult season," he said.

"But we have quality in this team and many good players. I still think this Chelsea team is a very good team."