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Di Matteo expects players to put Chelsea ahead of bans

Chelsea boss Roberto di Matteo doesn't believe his players will be worrying about their suspension tightrope for tonight's Champions League clash at Barcelona.

With four of their likely starters one booking from a suspension, there are places in the final on the line in more ways than one.

"I don't think we can be thinking about that in the game tomorrow," said Di Matteo, who looks set to start Branislav Ivanovic, Ashley Cole, Raul Meireles and Ramires.

"The players will be playing fully focused on their task and their responsibilities in the game. We cannot speculate on the bookings."

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