Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Do or die for Ancelotti

Chelsea v Inter Milan tonight at Stamford Bridge!

Match Preview:

This could be one of the biggest nights in the 2010 season for Chelsea FC. The last leg in the San Siro saw Inter taking a 2-1 lead in this tie. However, Chelsea will be encouraged by the reaction shown to the opening goal as it was all Chelsea in the first half after the initial 20 minute period.

Tonight's match could also spell a do-or-die situation for Ancelotti going by the records of his predecessors. His counterpart-Inter's Jose Mourinho was a victim of Roman Abrahamovic's desire for success as he was shown the door a couple of years ago. Everyone after Mourinho was kicked out within a year(read Avram Grant, Felipe Scolari) for not being able to win the Champions' league.

Chelsea however will know that their league record at Stamford Bridge has been superb throughout the last 4 years and will head into the tie believing that they can oust Inter out of the Champions' League and thus give their coach, Ancelotti some breathing space.

To find out what will happen, watch Chelsea v Inter on Ten sports at 1:15 am IST!!