Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has remarkably ruled out Chelsea in this season’s Premier League title race, claiming his team have too much to do in order to catch current leaders Manchester United.
Sitting 10 points behind the Red Devils means that sports betting pundits were starting to write off their hopes, but for the Chelsea boss to concede as much is rather surprising.
Speaking about the remainder of the season, Ancelotti said: "Now for us it is difficult to think that we can come back and fight for the Premier League title.”
“The most important thing is to reach fourth place in the table to maintain Chelsea in the Champions League and we have to fight with the other teams.”
Perhaps he is simply looking to take some pressure of his team. In doing so, he is emphasising the fact that the priority in the remainder of the season is the Champions League. Thus ensuring a top four finish and looking to go all the way in Europe.
Ancelotti’s men take on Fulham on Monday evening in a game that online betting expects them to win, but by this time they could be 13 points away from top spot in fifth position if results go against them.
With this in mind, perhaps the Italian is right to publically admit his side can’t win the title. It must be hard to take considering they are the reigning Premier League champions, but sometimes in this game you have to be realistic.
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