Anelka expects cautious approach

20 February 2009 16:05
icolas Anelka is not expecting to be paired alongside Didier Drogba against Aston Villa on Saturday.[LNB] With Dutch coach Guus Hiddink set to take charge of Chelsea for the first time this weekend, Anelka believes the Blues will adopt a cautious approach against their fellow top-four challengers.[LNB]That will mean either he or Ivorian hit-man Drogba forging a lone furrow up front at Villa Park.[LNB]The duo did look impressive when paired together for last weekend's FA Cup success over Watford, but Anelka feels the pursuit of vital Premier League points will see Chelsea resort back to a tried and tested formation.[LNB]"Everyone is asking what attack Guus Hiddink is going to put out for his first league match in charge," he wrote in his weekly column for Lesdessousdusport.fr.[LNB]"Well it would surprise me if, with Drogba, we play two up front.[LNB]"The coach has to start from the foundations put in place by (Luiz Felipe) Scolari."[LNB]DynamicWhile Anelka is unsure as to what Hiddink's reign will hold for him on a personal level, the Frenchman is confident that a fresh approach can bring success to Stamford Bridge.[LNB]"Guus Hiddink's arrival could bring us something," he said. [LNB]"He is stepping in at a vital moment.[LNB]"Already in training things have changed. We're working more on the speed of the attack with more dynamic play. We're working on managing to throw ourselves forward more quickly."[LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports