Source: PA
We must maintain focus - Ancelotti
Carlo Ancelotti admits Chelsea's alarming slump has taken its toll on him as he looks to lead the faltering Barclays Premier League champions to back-to-back wins for the first time in two months.
The Blues host Aston Villa on Sunday having finally ended their worst run of league results in 11 years with a 1-0 victory over Bolton on Wednesday night.
A first win in seven top-flight games eased the pressure on manager Ancelotti, who had received the backing of billionaire owner Roman Abramovich following Monday's limp defeat at Arsenal.
Ancelotti is well aware Abramovich's patience is not without limit, however, and admits he had felt the pressure.
"It was a hard period - that's normal," said the Italian, whose fourth-placed side will drop back out of the Champions League spots if Tottenham beat Fulham.
"It was a very difficult period. We have to keep going now. We have to maintain good focus on our training and on our games."
