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Ancelotti has 'no problem' if Chelsea sack him

ESPN staff
April 15, 2011
Carlo Ancelotti says he has 'no problem' if Chelsea decide to sack him at the end of the season © PA Photos
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Carlo Ancelotti says he does not care if Chelsea decide to sack him at the end of the season.

The Blues' Champions League defeat to Manchester United all but ended their hopes of silverware this season, but Chelsea denied that the Italian would be axed, insisting it was "business as usual".

Ancelotti, who spoke to owner Roman Abramovich following the result at Old Trafford, admitted following Chelsea's mid-season slump that he was lucky to still be in the job.

However, he is widely rumoured to be heading for the exit at Stamford Bridge, with Guus Hiddink linked with a return to the club, and Ancelotti insists it is the club's prerogative to get rid of him if they feel he is not up to the job.

"I have a contract and everyone knows this, but at the end of the season the club can decide if I have to continue here or if they want me to change," Ancelotti said. "The club has the possibility to judge my job - if they are not happy they can change without problem. For me this is not a problem."

Ancelotti saw his side claim the club's first Double in his first season in charge, but he insists last year's successes count for nothing following a disappointing campaign and they must now focus on securing Champions League football for next season.

"Everyone was happy to win the Double last year but that is the past. Obviously this season was not a good season for us but now we have seven games to control the situation."

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