Source: Team_Talk
Ancelotti unmoved by six-goal salvo
Carlo Ancelotti described Chelsea's resounding 6-0 win over West Brom to open the defence of their Premier League title as "nothing special".[LNB] Didier Drogba's hat-trick sent the double winners straight back to the top of the table after handing the newly-promoted Baggies a lesson in clinical finishing.[LNB]Florent Malouda set Chelsea on their way after only six minutes, with Drogba's free-kick making it 2-0 on the stroke of half-time which seemed to break the visitors' belief.[LNB]It was more one-way traffic after the restart as the Ivory Coast striker netted from close range with Frank Lampard then making it four. Drogba's deflected effort and a last-minute strike from Malouda sealed an emphatic win for the champions.[LNB]However, Ancelotti said: "We did our job, nothing special.[LNB]"This team can show this kind of play, scoring a lot of goals. We had a difficult pre-season, but now everything has come back to be OK.[LNB]"We played a good game with a lot of goals and I am happy.[LNB]"We kept a high tempo, but West Brom were in the game until the second goal, and then it was more easy because there was more space."[LNB]Ancelotti added: "Players who were at the World Cup can improve their condition and in two weeks, we will be 100%."[LNB]Drogba won the Golden Boot last season with 29 goals and feels after summer surgery on a troubling hernia, there is more of the same to come.[LNB]Ancelotti praised the Ivory Coast striker.[LNB]"He did a fantastic job, not just because he scored, he worked really hard for the team," said the Italian coach.[LNB]"It is very important to have this mentality from all our strikers.[LNB]"Last season he scored a lot of goals, and he has started very well, I think he can do the same again."[LNB]Ancelotti is adamant his summer spending is over following the £17million capture of Brazil international Ramires from Benfica yesterday, and the midfielder could feature at Wigan next weekend.[LNB]However, the Chelsea boss rejected suggestions players were unhappy at the decision by owner Roman Abramovich to cut bonuses.[LNB]"I have not spoken to the players about this, but I am not interested in it because it is a deal between the players and the owners," Ancelotti said.[LNB]"They did not speak with me about it and if I have to watch how they play, I would not say they are unhappy about it."[LNB]West Brom manager Roberto Di Matteo always felt it was going to be a daunting return to his former club.[LNB]The Italian said: "Playing the champions away on the first day of the season, you know it is going to be a tough day for you but I thought the scoreline was a bit harsh.[LNB]"There are not a lot of teams which come away from Stamford Bridge with much.[LNB]"We know we will have to learn very quickly, but on the upside, we will not be playing Chelsea every week.[LNB]"Not every team has the quality this one does."[LNB]Di Matteo enjoyed a successful spell with Chelsea during his playing days, scoring a famous goal after just 42 seconds in the 1997 FA Cup final victory over Middlesbrough at Wembley.[LNB]The Stamford Bridge faithful chanted his name to show their respect.[LNB]He said: "I would have preferred to get something for my team, a point maybe.[LNB]"It was great to see they don't forget you, but tomorrow is another day and I will be focusing on doing a job for West Brom."
