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London, Mar 24 (ANI): Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has vowed to change the club’s history of sacking managers.

The Blues manger heads to Portsmouth tonight for a must-win match if he wants to keep Chelsea’s title hopes alive.

Owner Roman Abramovich has fired three bosses in as many years after seasons without Premier League or Champions League glory.

Ancelotti saw his side exit Europe last week and then draw 1-1 at Blackburn on Sunday to leave the side third in the Premier League, The Sun reports.

“This club is one of the most important clubs in the world so it’s normal that when you start the season the aim is to win. If we don’t win, then something’s not good. And so it’s normal that something is changed.

“But for me to win or to lose… that doesn’t mean anything with the contract. My future is definitely at Chelsea next season,” Ancelotti said.

When it was pointed out to him that history suggested the opposite, he said: “I am here to change the history of this club and I am an optimistic man. I have a very good relationship with the club and with Roman. My position is not in discussion.”

To guarantee what would be a remarkable Double in his debut season, Ancelotti must revive his players and guide them to 10 victories from now on.

And despite winning just five of their last 11 matches in all competitions, the former AC Milan manager is confident the Blues can do it.

Ancelotti, who has more than two years left on his contract, said: “We have to win 10 games. They have courage. They have personality. We have to have energy, strength, confidence to win every game.” (ANI)