Ancelotti under pressure in defence

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has a defensive quandary ahead of Sunday’s Barclays Premier League game with Aston Villa.

Ancelotti under pressure in defence
Fri, 31 Dec, 2010 - 13:37

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has a defensive quandary ahead of Sunday’s Barclays Premier League game with Aston Villa.

Branislav Ivanovic is suspended, meaning Ancelotti must decide whether to play Paulo Ferreira as a makeshift centre-half or put his faith in teenager Jeffrey Bruma.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €130 €65

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

Benefit image

Introductory offer. Annual billed once for first year. Monthly (discount first 3 months) billed monthly, then €12/month. Ts&Cs apply.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Arsenal v Atletico Madrid - UEFA Champions League - League Stage - Emirates Stadium Man in the mask Gyökeres silences ‘invisible’ taunts to make Arsenal mark
Arsenal v Atletico Madrid - UEFA Champions League - League Stage - Emirates Stadium Viktor Gyokeres makes Arsenal a better team – Mikel Arteta
Liverpool Press Conference - RAMS Park - Monday September 29th Arne Slot vows plane problem will not stop Liverpool flying high in Frankfurt
CourtsSoccerHeathrowPerson: AncelottiPerson: Carlo AncelottiPerson: Branislav IvanovicPerson: Paulo FerreiraPerson: Jeffrey BrumaPerson: John Obi MikelPerson: Daniel SturridgePerson: Yury ZhirkovPerson: AlexPerson: Yossi BenayounPerson: CechPerson: TurnbullPerson: BosingwaPerson: HilarioPerson: FerreiraPerson: ColePerson: TerryPerson: EssienPerson: LampardPerson: RamiresPerson: McEachranPerson: MaloudaPerson: KalouPerson: DrogbaPerson: AnelkaPerson: BrumaPerson: SturridgePerson: KakutaPerson: Van AanholtEvent: Barclays Premier LeagueOrganisation: ChelseaOrganisation: Aston Villa
<p>Saoirse Noonan during Ireland training on Tuesday. Pic: ©INPHO/Nick Elliott</p>

Saoirse Noonan eager for elusive Aviva Stadium bow in Ireland green 

READ NOW

Sport

Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers. and reporters

Latest

Sport

Push Notifications

By clicking on 'Sign Up' you will be the first to know about our latest and best sporting content on this browser. Please note if you are unable to sign up via your mobile web browser, please download and sign up for mobile push notifications via our FREE mobile news app.

Sign Up

Sport

Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers. and reporters

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited