Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti insists his father's illness in Italy is not preventing him from focusing on his job at Stamford Bridge.
The Italian returns home to see his father at every opportunity but, while he accepts it is emotionally difficult, he has a first-class support system -- both at the club and back home.
"My father is not well," said Ancelotti. "He's an old man. Whenever possible, I fly back to Italy to see him.
"He has good support from my sister, so we don't have a problem for this reason.
"It's not difficult to keep my focus. I've spent a lot of time here and, when I'm not here, I have good support from my assistant.
"Everyone knows my situation. I don't have a problem managing the team for this reason. It's difficult, emotionally, when it's your father ... but this is life. I have to do my best to stay close to him.
"I will go back on Monday. But I will not miss the Carling Cup game against Newcastle next week."
The Italian returns home to see his father at every opportunity but, while he accepts it is emotionally difficult, he has a first-class support system -- both at the club and back home.
"My father is not well," said Ancelotti. "He's an old man. Whenever possible, I fly back to Italy to see him.
"He has good support from my sister, so we don't have a problem for this reason.
"It's not difficult to keep my focus. I've spent a lot of time here and, when I'm not here, I have good support from my assistant.
"Everyone knows my situation. I don't have a problem managing the team for this reason. It's difficult, emotionally, when it's your father ... but this is life. I have to do my best to stay close to him.
"I will go back on Monday. But I will not miss the Carling Cup game against Newcastle next week."
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