Carlo Ancelotti Criticises Chelsea Side

Carlo Ancelotti has criticised Chelsea's performance against Liverpool yesterday, in which they were 2-0 losers.

The London club went to Anfield as the Premier League leaders while their opponents, who had struggled in the early weeks of the season, were on a three match winning streak.

And that winning streak continued to two goals from striker Fernando Torres, who is slowly getting back to his best form.

Speaking to The Sun the Chelsea boss said: "All their players played for the team and, for this reason, they deserved to win.

"But we didn't play well. We didn't play quickly enough in the first half.

"It took a lot of time to build the play from the back and we didn't have the chance to find space in the opponent's half.

"It was hard to come back but it was better in the second half, when we played with strong intensity. However, it didn't happen."

Despite the defeat Chelsea still remain top of the Premier League on twenty five points, but Manchester United have closed to within two, and Ancelotti is not too worried.

"We know it would be impossible, very difficult, to improve our lead here. We have to stay focused and not get worried. Also, even with a defeat, our situation is still good.

"We have to look forward to the next game against Fulham at home on Wednesday. We are still in a better position compared to the other teams."

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