Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti focused on remaining games, praises striker Didier Drogba
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti revealed the Blues had to focus on their remaining five fixtures if they wanted a shot at retaining the English Premier League title. Chelsea are on their way to regaining their form after a terrible slump in mid-season. Ancelotti’s
side continued their rebuilding side with a 3-1 win over Birmingham City last night at Stamford Bridge which saw them climb to second place.
While the Blues started the current season on a high note, they suffered their worst slump in over 15 years and were eliminated from the cup competitions. The Carling Cup and FA Cup exits came earlier on in the season, with the UEFA Champions League quarter-final
elimination coming more recently. That has left the Blues with the chance to win just the Premier League crown.
The failure to do so will not only result in the Blues ending up without a trophy since Russian billionaire took over in the club in 2003, but it will most likely cost Ancelotti his job. The former AC Milan manager does not seem too concerned and has stated
he is not worried about being sacked. This may be because he has had various offers from other clubs, including Serie A side http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roma-c31603.
Ancelotti said while speaking to reporters, “We await to see what happens in the next five games. Our aim is to try and win every game. After that, we can see our results and our position in the table. Six points at this stage with five games to go will
not be easy, but we don't have to think we can or can't do this.”
After the elimination from the Champions League, Ancelotti has not started with former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Didier-Drogba-c11044 instead. The change
has paid off as the Blues have been impressive with the 33-year-old leading the side.
Even though he suffered from malaria earlier on in the season, which affected his performance and form, the Blues boss was certain the Ivorian had made a full recovery. Drogba did not score against Birmingham City last night, but he gave a brilliant overall
performance. Ancelotti revealed he was delighted to welcome back Drogba.
The Italian manager said, “He has a strong personality. He knew that, with malaria, he didn't play his best. I think that now he's fit and he's showing fantastic quality. In one season, problems like Didier had can happen. We couldn't do anything about this.
Now we have to be happy to see him playing fantastic football, but forget the past.”
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 take on West Ham United at Stamford Bridge over the weekend, in a must-win fixture if they wish to keep their title hopes alive.
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