Source: PA
Ancelotti to return for Arsenal clash
Chelsea have confirmed that Carlo Ancelotti will be back on the touchline for their Barclays Premier League clash against Arsenal on Sunday following the death of his father.
The club's assistant boss Ray Wilkins admitted the players were down following the death of Ancelotti's father but says the squad will be lifted by his return to the team hotel on Saturday night.
Ancelotti's dad, Giuseppe, 87, died in midweek after a long illness with his son at his side and Wilkins revealed that the sad news had affected the players.
"It is obviously extremely unpleasant," said Wilkins. "The players were down yesterday (Thursday) and they were saddened by the news. So yesterday's session was not as bright as it should have been.
"But Carlo is back on Saturday. He will join us in the hotel on Saturday night and will be on the touchline on Sunday."
