Roberto Di Matteo explains Fernando Torres sub

Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo has played down suggestions of an altercation with Spanish striker Fernando Torres.

Di Matteo hauled the £50m striker off during Chelsea's 0-0 draw with Queens Park Rangers on Saturday – a decision which clearly infuriated the 28-year-old.

"No player is happy when they come off, it's not a problem. I just wanted to make a change," Di Matteo told The Sun.

Chelsea currently sit top of the Premier League table.