Source: SKY_Sports
Ancelotti wants Blues focus
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti does not want Sunday's vital Premier League clash with Manchester United to distract attention from Tuesday's trip to Atletico Madrid.[LNB] The top-of-the-table Blues host domestic title rivals United next weekend in a match which could eventually prove crucial in the race for league silverware.[LNB]But before that Ancelotti's side travel to Spain to take on Atletico when a win would guarantee a place in the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League.[LNB]The Chelsea boss therefore wants his players to remain focused on their European commitments before turning their attention to United.[LNB]"Usually all the people think about the game against Manchester United but we have another important game during the week and we want to prepare well," said Ancelotti.[LNB]"It is very easy to prepare for Manchester United because it is a very important match, but we need to maintain concentration in the Champions League at this moment."[LNB]Meanwhile, Ancelotti insists Didier Drogba is 'ready to work for the team' as the Ivory Coast international prepares to make his European comeback against Atletico following his suspension.[LNB]Drogba was forced to serve a three-match ban following his foul-mouthed confrontation with Norwegian referee Tom Henning Ovrebo at the end of Chelsea's Champions League semi-final defeat by Barcelona in May.[LNB]"I didn't know what happened (last season). I saw what happened. I didn't speak with him about this, I'd rather speak about the results of the last three games," said Ancelotti, whose side have recorded wins of 5-0, 4-0 and 4-0 since defeating Atletico 4-0 at Stamford Bridge a fortnight ago.[LNB]"I told him to prepare for his return tomorrow. Tomorrow he will return to work for the team - and he is ready to work."[LNB]