Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez says relations with owner Roman Abramovich are good and he is preparing as usual for tomorrow's Premier League clash with West Brom
Benitez confirmed he would be leaving Chelsea in the summer as part of an impassioned monologue following the holders' 2-0 FA Cup win at Middlesbrough on Wednesday night, which set up a quarter-final tie with Manchester United.
The criticism sparked suggestions his tenure in caretaker charge could end early, but Benitez insists his relationship with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich and the playing squad is strong.
"My relationship with the owner is really good," Benitez told BBC's Football Focus. "Every time I talk to Abramovich about football, I enjoy (it).
"I know that he wants to win. I'm here because he wants to win and I will try to do my best until the last day.
"The relationship is fine. I don't have any problem with anyone.
"I have conversations with Michael Emenalo, the technical director, every single day. He watches the training sessions, we talk about football and when I meet Roman Abramovich, we talk about football.
"We talk like normal people. We share a passion for football."
Reports of dressing room unrest, including a dispute with captain John Terry, have been played down and Benitez is adamant there are no major concerns.
"My relationship with the staff, the people at Cobham, is really good, fantastic," Benitez added. "The players are fully behind our ideas, 100%."
Chelsea insisted it was "business as usual" at their Surrey training base, where Benitez took training yesterday.
The Spaniard is expected to be given at least one more match in charge and will hold the pre-match media conference as scheduled this afternoon.
