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    Blues refuse to confirm Carlo

    Ancelotti: Contracted through 2012

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    Chelsea have refused to confirm whether Carlo Ancelotti will still be manager next season, stating only that he is contracted through 2012.

    Although the Italian guided the Blues to a superb Premier League and FA Cup double in his first season, they have struggled to replicate their league form this time around.

    The West Londoners have progressed to the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals after getting the better of FC Copenhagen, but they were eliminated from the FA Cup by Everton on penalties.

    When questioned whether Ancelotti would still be at the helm next season, chief executive Ron Gourlay stated he was under contract but that it is important the club keep progressing every season.

    Delighted

    “All you can say is that Carlo has a contract with the club until 2012,” said Gourlay. “We’re delighted with Carlo and what he’s achieved so far.

    “These things can be pretty fickle. Carlo has come in and won the double last season.

    “Yes, the expectations are high, but they are high at many clubs around Europe and we’ve got to be realistic. Let’s see where we are at the end of May.”

    “Carlo is a world class coach,” he added. “You look at his record and it speaks for itself.

    Great feat

    “His record at Chelsea in a short time, winning the double in the first season in a new league, coming out of Italy, is a great feat.

    “This is a strong, competitive league, but his knowledge of the game is second to none and he holds a dressing room well.

    “We understand it is very, very difficult to win trophies every year. What’s very important for this club is to be competing for trophies in the latter stages of every competition.

    “We’re realistic. You can’t win the double, you can’t win the treble every year. But we want to see progress in the club every year. We’re happy with the way it’s going this season.”

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