Carlo Ancelotti has attempted to dampen speculation that he is considering his future as Chelsea manager. The Italian was believed to have consulted the League Managers Association last night over his position following a troubled period that has seen his assistant coach Ray Wilkins sacked and his side lose three of their last four games.
But speaking ahead of Chelsea's Champions League tie against MSK Zilina tomorrow, Ancelotti revealed it was in fact the LMA who had contacted him.
"I don't know if it's enough to clarify my position today to close these rumours and speculation," Ancelotti said. "These rumours are totally untrue. I don't know why they came out. I didn't speak with the LMA. They called me last night when I was at home, quiet, to find out what was happening.
"These rumours are totally untrue. I have my contract until 2012, here, in this club. I've said a lot of times that I'd like to stay here. I love not just this club, but these players. I have a lot of confidence in these players, in this squad, so there's no reason to change my ideas. I don't know if this is enough to speak about all this.
"I think that when the team don't reach the right results, obviously the coach is under pressure. Obviously I am under pressure because I'd like Chelsea to win every game, but just this. I am focused on my job and to give my team, my club … to make us play better than we are at this moment. Just this."
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/nov/22/carlo-ancelotti-chelsea-future-speculation
