Ancelotti: Chelsea players not unsettled by Mourinho emotion
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti is confident his players won't lose focus ahead of tonight's clash with Jose Mourinho's Inter Milan.
Inter have a 2-1 lead from the opening leg of the last-16 tie in the San Siro but Ancelotti is confident there will be no divided loyalties among a squad that was largely constructed by the self-appointed 'Special One'.
"I'm sure they're not distracted by his return," said Ancelotti. "For Mourinho, it'll be a special evening. The fans will give him a very good reception, one he deserves.
"But the match will be another thing. The players are not involved in other things.
"All the Chelsea players and Inter players are focused on the game, an important game. The other things they're not interested in.
"Jose has great experience. He has won the Champions League and won a lot of titles in different countries.
"The difference in this game will be the different play, the different confidence, the difference courage and personality that the teams put out on the pitch. That will be the difference.
"I hope there will be a third English club in the quarter-finals.
"Arsenal and Manchester United did a good job. Now we have to do the same tomorrow."
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