Carlo - I can cope

03 October 2009 21:36
// 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 boss Carlo Ancelotti says his time as a manager in Italy has fully prepared him for any pressure that comes his way in the Premier League.[LNB] The Blues suffered their first defeat under the Italian's stewardship at Wigan last Saturday and then registered an unconvincing 1-0 UEFA Champions League triumph over Apoel Nicosia in midweek.[LNB]These performances have attracted some criticism but Ancelotti says it is nothing like he experienced in Italy.[LNB]He claims the 14 years he spent at Reggiana, Parma, Juventus and AC Milan have taught him to take any negativity in his stride.[LNB]He said: "I'm not surprised by the reaction after losing one game because it is the same in Italy.[LNB]"It's important the atmosphere around the team is good. This reaction isn't a problem.[LNB]More pressure"In Italy there is much more pressure on the coach. In England it's much easier to control the pressure.[LNB]"Losing one game in 10 is not pressure. In Italy it's different because it's not just the media who apply pressure, but the club and fans too.[LNB]"I can't ignore pressure here. The criticism is right at the moment. You can improve from it and learn. Sometimes the criticism is right.[LNB]"It's important that if your team doesn't play well to maintain control and solve the problem.[LNB]"During the season there can be one or two matches where the team doesn't play well.[LNB]"This is normal. It's impossible to play every match at your best."[LNB]Drogba hailedStriker Didier Drogba has scored six goals in eight matches this season and Ancelotti insists the way he plays for the team marks him out as a world-class act.[LNB]"I hope Didier will continue playing like this all season. He can do that because his body is fantastic, he is very strong," he said.[LNB]"Also he feels very well and is enjoying the atmosphere in the team. He's a leader and I hope he stays like this for every game.[LNB]"He uses his quality for the team. Usually a player with greater quality will play for himself and not for the team.[LNB]"This is the difference between a great player and a world-class player."[LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports