Carlo Ancelotti is adamant he will never resign as manager of Chelsea and insists his future lies in the hands of owner Roman Abramovich.
Chelsea's FA Cup penalty shoot-out exit at the hands of Everton at the weekend has only served to intensify the pressure on Ancelotti.
Though the Italian secured a historic Double for the Blues last season in his first year in charge at Stamford Bridge, this term is in danger of petering away.
Ancelotti's side lie 12 points behind leaders Manchester United in the defence of their Premier League crown and the UEFA Champions League is the only realistic chance of silverware this season.
Speaking after being knocked out by Everton on Saturday, Ancelotti was at pains to stress that qualification for next season's Champions League would still represent a successful season for the club.
And, when asked if he would ever consider resigning, the former AC Milan coach said: "No, not me.
"I have never quit, resigned or walked out and I'm not in the mood to quit now.
"I don't have to consider my position. It is the owner that has to consider my position, not myself.
"I just have to work and try to do my best. This is football, you have to be able to manage at this moment with confidence."
Chelsea face FC Copenhagen in the first leg of their last 16 Champions League tie on Tuesday and Ancelotti is targeting a positive performance in Denmark.
"The Champions League is not easy, but it will bring a lot of motivation for every one of us," he continued.
"We have to have the right pressure. We have to play against Copenhagen. We have 180 minutes to win this game."
He added: "Chelsea won't go out against Copenhagen. I think we have the possibility to win against Copenhagen."
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