Ancelotti is the wrong man for Chelsea
2009-06-01
- Will Ancelotti be a success at Stamford Bridge?
Ancelotti is the wrong man for Chelsea
Shane Edwards
Carlo Ancelotti looks set to join Chelsea this summer, after terminating his contract with AC Milan.
Appointing Ancelotti will be a big step backwards for Chelsea. He would be joining Chelsea off the back of two disappointing seasons at Milan. The Italian has failed to lift a trophy in two years, and got knocked out of this year's Uefa Cup early to eventual finalists Werder Bremen.
Ancelotti has never moved outside of Italy as a player or a manager. Being a successful coach in Italy does not necessarily mean he can cut the mustard in the Premier League. Having a good CV does not guarentee success in England - just ask Phil Scolari!
He also doesn't speak any English, and that again could pose as a problem.
Losing Guus Hiddink is a massive blow. He has proven this season that he was perfectly suited to the role, with the added bonus of speaking perfect English.
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