Malouda insists Chelsea boss Ancelotti tactics were spot on

Florent Malouda has defended Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti after their Champions League elimination.

Malouda, the one Chelsea player to really show against Inter, insists Ancelotti's tactics were spot on against Inter Milan.

He argued: “It was really frustrating. We didn’t play the way we wanted to.

“We had a plan and couldn’t apply it. We didn’t use our strengths and sometimes we played too many long balls.

“The tactics were right but sometimes the opponents disturb your plans. We wanted to play to our strengths and put more pace and intensity in the game but they were looking for fouls to slow the pace of the game. We didn’t handle it and couldn’t keep the intensity high.

“Now we have to get something from season, like last year. When we went out to Barcelona we were more frustrated and disappointed because of the way it happened.

“Whether you lose in the last 16 or the Final, it’s still the same. We have to We have to analyse what happened against Inter and focus on the two big trophies we can win.”