Source: SKY_Sports
Ancelotti pleased with fitness
Chelsea's new manager Carlo Ancelotti has revealed his delight at his players' current level of fitness.[LNB] The Italian has only been at the helm of the club for a matter of weeks after ending his eight-year AC Milan stay this summer.[LNB]Chelsea are at the start of their four-game pre-season tour of USA and Ancelotti is pleased with his players' fitness.[LNB]After spending time on the training ground, Ancelotti is now looking for his squad to step things up on the pitch.[LNB]Good condition"They are all in good condition," Ancelotti told Chelsea's official website.[LNB]"We want to improve our physical condition and quality of play. This game we will try something different and this is our objective.[LNB]"The games are the most important training. We will have to improve the condition, quality of the play, find the concentration to prepare a game, and for this we arrive at the right moment."[LNB]Chelsea tackle Seattle on Saturday and Ancelotti has hinted he will utilise most of his squad throughout the encounter.[LNB]SubstitutionsAncelotti has confirmed the likes of Didier Drogba, Michael Essien, Salomon Kalou and John Obi Mikel will all play a part in the match.[LNB]"For sure we will do substitutions," he continued.[LNB]"The African players... have to improve the training and physical condition, but after (that) the Africans will play.[LNB]"The first match against Seattle we change, we change, we change."[LNB]