Ancelotti confident of Blues challenge Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti is confident the Blues are ready to achieve victory in the Champions League th

Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti is confident the Blues are ready to achieve victory in the Champions League this season.

Chelsea have endured several near misses in Europe's elite competition in recent seasons and came closest to lifting the title in 2008 when they lost to Manchester United in a penalty shoot-out.

Ancelotti took charge at Stamford Bridge in the summer, with many claiming his success in Europe with AC Milan was the key factor behind owner Roman Abramovich's decision to appoint the Italian.

Last season's beaten semi-finalists start the new campaign at home to Porto on Tuesday and Ancelotti is eager to enjoy success in the competition....[source]