“I’m wrong, everybody makes a mistake, let’s carry on”.

Following on from his interview published in The Guardian that I have posted about in my last post, Florent Malouda turned his attention to the speculation that has been intense about Carlo Ancelotti for the majority of this season. Malouda once again has backed our manager and has revealed that the manager has openly admitted making mistakes. He said:

“It’s unfair, He’s one of the greatest managers. He’s good tactically. He’s brought stability to the club, won the Double at the first attempt. Because we are now out of three competitions and six points behind United, people outside are saying Chelsea should change everything. But all the big clubs have stability.

Look at United. Look at Arsenal. I know Arsenal have won nothing in six years, but the manager is still there. Arsène Wenger’s a good manager. Our club needs stability. Everybody seems to want to put pressure on Ancelotti but he’s really cool. He knows the squad support him. That’s the most important thing for him.

Ancelotti knows I really appreciate him. We talk a lot, sharing experience, and I learn from him. He keeps things simple when we are under pressure: he says focus on the way you train, the way you prepare and everything else are just satellites around this. He’s an honest, fair person.

"A lot of times he’s said in front of the squad: “I’m wrong, everybody makes a mistake, let’s carry on”.

I want Ancelotti to stay. Players come and go but the manager is the key. We can win the Champions League under him one day. We got to the quarter-finals and lost to United, who could win it. We are still in competition for the title. It’s not a bad season. Most managers would like this kind of season.”

I wrote a post this week for the Official Chelsea website stating that it's important to remember just how far we have come this season and in general and Malouda's final comment is spot on. You would imagine Arsenal fans would take second place now if it was offered to them right now. Apart from Sir Alex Ferguson, every other manager would take finishing second place this season without doubt. Chelsea's season had threatened to turn into a nightmare but we have pulled it round.

It's also interesting to hear that Ancelotti has been open and admitted to the players that he has made mistakes. It shows that he has the dressing room behind him, the players believe in what he is trying to do and that is really important.

I have said it before and WILL say it again. I want Carlo Ancelotti to stay at Chelsea.

KTBFFH

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