Salomon Kalou won't back Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti

18 May 2011 14:23
ShareSalomon Kalou has refused to get behind Carlo Ancelotti as speculation mounts over the Chelsea manager's future. [LNB]Several Blues players have publicly backed Ancelotti, who looks set to lose his job this summer. [LNB]But striker Kalou, who has been in and out of the side this season, insists it does not matter who is in charge. [LNB] Sitting on the fence: Salomon Kalou was non-committal about Carlo Ancelotti[LNB]Asked if the players were behind Ancelotti, Kalou laughed before saying: 'We don't make the decision. We're here to play for the club. [LNB]'We're happy to work with anyone. That's for the board to decide. [LNB]'The players are going to give their best on the pitch and that's the most important thing.'[LNB] Kalou appeared upset at losing his place in the side to Fernando Torres for last month's game against Tottenham. [LNB]After coming off the bench to score a late winner, the Ivory Coast international could barely raise a smile and quickly left the field as his team-mates celebrated.[LNB] What now for Carlo? Ancelotti could be leaving Chelsea in the summer[LNB]The 25-year-old, who has been a bit-part player since joining Chelsea five years ago, added of the managerial uncertainty: 'It doesn't matter. For me, the most important thing is to stay as a team. [LNB]'Last year, we won the double and it was all the team. This year, if we don't win any competition, it'll be the same. [LNB]'I'm not looking for an excuse. It doesn't matter which players or who is the manager, the players have to be together and give a better performance.'[LNB] Kalou is one of several Chelsea players facing an uncertain future at Stamford Bridge, regardless who is in charge. [LNB] Ferguson escapes with warning over ref comments as Carlo is also ticked offAncelotti braced for Chelsea axe as boss admits: I could have done betterKaka in London... but he says he will not be signing for ChelseaLeo's London: Capital clubs should be worried as Manchester City march onAll the latest Chelsea news, features and opinion[LNB]  Explore more:People: Fernando Torres, Carlo Ancelotti

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