Ancelotti in mourning for father

30 September 2010 13:39
Chelsea will have to prepare for Sunday's clash against Arsenal without manager Carlo Ancelotti following the death of his father, Giuseppe.[LNB] The Blues boss flew out to his homeland earlier in the week to be with his father, who passed away at the age of 87 on Wednesday night.[LNB]Ancelotti will remain with his family in Italy for the funeral on Saturday before returning to London to take his place in the dugout at Stamford Bridge.[LNB]The Italian's backroom team, which includes coach Ray Wilkins, will take charge of preparing the Premier League champions for the crucial clash against the Gunners prior to his return on the day of the game.[LNB]Chelsea suffered their first defeat of the season against Manchester City last weekend but still hold a four-point cushion over Arsenal after Arsene Wenger's men suffered a shock home reverse at the hands of West Brom.[LNB]A statement on the club's official website read: "Carlo Ancelotti's father Giuseppe passed away in Italy last night aged 87 with his son at his side.[LNB]"Everyone at Chelsea Football Club sends our deepest condolences to Carlo and his family. They are all in our thoughts at this time. [LNB]"The funeral will take place in Italy on Saturday. Carlo will return to London for Sunday's match versus Arsenal."

Source: Team_Talk