Carlo Ancelotti reckons only three of his Chelsea players are at their best, but he has no intention of quitting as the pressure builds.
Chelsea's FA Cup penalty shoot-out exit at the hands of Everton at the weekend has intensified the pressure on Ancelotti.
Though the Italian secured a historic Double for the Blues last season in his first year in charge at Stamford Bridge, this term is in danger of petering away.
Ancelotti's side lie 12 points behind Manchester United in the Premier League and the Champions League is now their only realistic chance of silverware this season.
Speaking after being knocked out by Everton on Saturday, Ancelotti was at pains to stress that qualification for next season's Champions League would still represent a successful season for the club.
And, when asked if he would ever consider resigning, the former AC Milan coach said: "No, not me.
"I have never quit, resigned or walked out and I'm not in the mood to quit now.
"I don't have to consider my position. It is the owner that has to consider my position, not myself.
"I just have to work and try to do my best. This is football, you have to be able to manage at this moment with confidence."
Chelsea face FC Copenhagen in the first leg of their last 16 Champions League tie on Tuesday and Ancelotti is targeting a positive performance in Denmark.
"The Champions League is not easy, but it will bring a lot of motivation for every one of us," he continued.
"We have to have the right pressure. We have to play against Copenhagen. We have 180 minutes to win this game."
He added: "Chelsea won't go out against Copenhagen. I think we have the possibility to win against Copenhagen."
Ancelotti will need his players to step up their game if they are to beat Copenhagen but he believes only Petr Cech, John Terry and Branislav Ivanovic have been playing anywhere near their best.
He said: "How many players are playing near the top of their level at this moment besides Cech? Ivanovic, who is playing consistently. Terry.
"A couple are not at 100 per cent fitness. Frank Lampard played well against Everton.
"We have lost confidence in our play, we have no continuity. That is the reason for these results.
"Saturday was not good, we are disappointed. But the performance was good, we worked hard for 90 minutes. We created 10 chances.
"We have to stay together, work hard."
Chelsea travel to Denmark for their last 16 clash with Copenhagen on Tuesday night, hoping for a positive result to leave them with something still to play for this term.
