Source: Daily_Mail
Roman Abramovich won't axe me: Carlo Ancelotti vows to fight for his Chelsea job
Under pressure: But Carlo Ancelotti insists he is safe[LNB]Under-fire Carlo Ancelotti has vowed to become the first Chelsea manager of Roman Abramovich's reign to keep his job even if he doesn't win a trophy. [LNB]Ancelotti insists he has a rock-solid assurance from Abramovich that he will not be shown the door this summer even if he fails to win either the Barclays Premier League or the FA Cup.[LNB]The drab draw at Blackburn Rovers on Sunday meant Chelsea have taken just seven points from the last 15 and came just five days after they were dumped out of the Champions League by Inter Milan.[LNB]There is increasing concern in the club at the number of disappointing displays in recent weeks with the side slipping to third in the League. [LNB]But the Italian is adamant that Chelsea are on course for their first League and FA Cup double. [LNB]Reminded that Avram Grant was sacked despite guiding Chelsea to the Champions League final and second in the League, Ancelotti insisted: 'I am here to change the history of this club. Grant was the past, now there is a present. [LNB]'My future is at Chelsea next season. I have two more years of contract. To win or to lose doesn't mean anything with the contract. My position is not in discussion.[LNB]'I am an optimistic man. I have a very good relationship with the club and with Roman.[LNB]'I think the owner now is thinking what I think: to win the Premier League and to win the FA Cup.'[LNB]VIDEO: Ancelotti's eyes on the title... Knocked out of their stride: Chelsea have picked up seven points from a possible 15[LNB]Accepting that Chelsea's recent run of poor form has brought his jobprospects under scrutiny, Ancelotti added: 'This club is one of themost important clubs in the world so it's normal that, when you startthe season, the aim is to win. [LNB]'If we don't win, then something wasn't good. And so, the speculation is normal.[LNB]'ButI want to believe we can win the championship and I want to stayfocused on my job and give my players knowledge to win their nextgames.' [LNB] Crashing out: Samuel Eto'o evades the attentions of Branislav Ivanovic - who is out for a month - to end Chelsea's participation in the Champions League[LNB]Ancelotti welcomes back Petr Cech for tonight's vital clash away to Portsmouth after a month-long absence due to a calf injury but the Chelsea manager confirmed that full back Branislav Ivanovic will be out for a month after picking up a medial knee ligament strain in the 1-1 draw against Blackburn on Sunday.[LNB] Chelsea's moment of truth: Carlo Ancelotti calls for courage but admits one defeat would end his title bid Will injuries decide title? How Arsenal, Chelsea and Man United compare...Defiant Carlo Ancelotti insists he'll be in charge of Chelsea next seasonCHELSEA FC
