Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti believes he can spend in January.
Ancelotti held crunch talks with billionaire owner Roman Abramovich after the latest faltering step in the season - Wednesday's 1-0 Champions League defeat in Marseille - to secure funding for boosting a squad which suddenly looks woefully weak.
The Italian said: "We spoke about the situation of the team. If we need to improve our squad in January, the owner is available for us to do this.
"But now's not the time to think about this. We have to play with these players against Tottenham. Our aim for now is the three games against Tottenham, United and Arsenal. Our destiny passes through these games.
"For this reason, we must not lose focus by looking at January. If we need to do something then, we will.
"The next games will show if we are able to fight for the title this year. My destiny is the same as the destiny for my players.
"I don't fear for my job. I feel I have the total support of my players, which is very important. I feel I have the total support of my club.
"I am an optimist that everything will be OK for this season. I spoke with Roman after the game and he gave me total support. He understood the problem of the team. He's doing his best to give every one of us at the club, my players and my staff, his total support. I have trust in him and I think he has trust in me."
