Carlo Ancelotti: Nicolas Anelka is Chelsea's Champions League talisman

28 September 2010 07:52
Carlo Ancelotti has full confidence in Nicolas Anelka's striking prowess as the former France international prepares to spearhead Chelsea's attack against Marseille in the Champions League tonight.[LNB]Anelka will be the main striker for the Blues with Ivory Coast forward Didier Drogba sitting out the last game of his two-match suspension.[LNB] On target: Nicolas Anelka beats Zilina keeper Martin Dubravka in Chelsea's last Champions League match[LNB]Double delight: Nicolas Anelka scored twice in Chelsea's European opener[LNB]Chelsea won their opening game in Group F 4-1 against Slovakian minnows MSK Zilina, with Anelka getting on the scoresheet twice.[LNB]Ancelotti will be looking for more of the same from the former France international, especially against the French champions.[LNB]'I don't think he will be afraid or scared because the game is on French television,' said Ancelotti.[LNB]'He is in a fantastic moment and he will play for the team as he always does. He is able to play in every position up front.[LNB]'For his kind of skills he is perfect to play up front because he has speed, he has quality and he can support the players who come from midfield.[LNB]'He is a fantastic striker for this reason. He is able to play in every position on the pitch.'[LNB] Liverpool wanted me as their manager reveals Marseille boss Didier DeschampsOUT! Chelsea and England rocked as Lampard is sidelined for two weeksMARTIN SAMUEL: Sorry City, but one big win does not make you contendersAncelotti defends thin blue line at Chelsea and insists kids add strengthWe're title contenders now... Yaya insists Man City are now the real dealCHELSEA FC NEWS FROM THE WEB[LNB][LNB][LNB]  

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