Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti claims he has finally given owner
Roman Abramovich a team that plays with the style and flair he
craves.
The Russian owner has long been known to desire an attacking
style of play at Stamford Bridge, and Ancelotti believes his team
has delivered that this season.
With Jose Mourinho returning to West London for a Champions
League showdown with Chelsea on Tuesday night, the timing of
Ancelotti's comments suggest he is aiming a sly dig at his
Portuguese opposite number.
The 'Special One' had an extremely successful three-year
spell with Chelsea between 2004 and 2007, winning two Premier
League titles, two League Cup trophies and one FA Cup.
But criticism was often rounded on Mourinho that his style of
play did not match the ambitions of Abramovich, and the former
Porto boss left after reported disagreements with the billionaire
owner.
Ancelotti, however, claims he shares the same attacking ethos
as Chelsea's wealthy chief and says he has changed things since his
arrival.
He said in The Sun: "Some things we have changed. The system
of play is a little bit different. We play attacking football.
"Roman wants to see the team in his identity. I think the
team now is playing with his identity. We want to improve this but
this is a good way to play."
Inter take a 2-1 lead into their second leg tie as both sides
look to book a place in the quarter-finals of Europe's elite club
competition.
Ancelotti won the Champions League twice with AC Milan and he
is keen to secure the title for his new team this term.
"I love this competition, it is the best in football," he
added. "I want my players to go out and show their quality."
