QPR v Chelsea - Roberto di Matteo on handshake issue and injuries | English Premier League 2012-13

The Premier League has told QPR and Chelsea it has no plans to drop the pre-match handshake before Saturday’s West London derby, with both clubs indicating they will “respect“ it. QPR’s Anton Ferdinand has indicated he will not shake hands with Chelsea defenders John Terry or Ashley Cole. In July, Chelsea captain Terry was acquitted of racially abusing Ferdinand in last year’s corresponding match. “We’ll go ahead with it, yes.“ Di Matteo said. “We’ll respect the rules.“ “And respect the prot