Boasting the likes £50 million signing Fernando Torres, Didier Drogba, Nicolas Anelka and Saloman Kalou, the Italian believes no other English club can match his attacking line-up, despite the fact none of the quartet have scored in the league for two months.
Ancelotti, who is looking to keep up the pressure on Manchester United and Arsenal as the title race reaches the wire, said to the Daily Mail: “Do I have the best group of forwards in the Premier League? I think so.
“Rooney is a fantastic player, but he’s a Manchester United player.
“I like him but I wouldn’t want to change. Having said that, I’m sure Sir Alex doesn’t want to change either.”
A few months ago Chelsea had been written out of the Premier League, and their season looked in complete ruin, but the Blues have fought back with 19 points from a possible 24 in the League, and the Italian thinks the pressure that is now mounting is a good thing.
“The pressure is the same,” he said.” I need to have pressure to maintain focus, to stay concentrated on my job, but that doesn’t mean I can’t manage this pressure. I like having it.
“Last season we were at the top of the table, but nothing changes, even if we’re playing catch-up. The pressure is at its highest – but this is good.
“For us, the international break was a good moment to rest, but when you are thinking you have eight games, with matches every three days in the Champions League and the Premier League to come, then you’re excited.
“I’d be less excited if I felt my team weren’t in good form, with good motivation, but they are motivated and confident. I think I’m better under pressure. If I’m too relaxed, it’s not good.”
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