8 Aug 2009- Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has downplayed his new sides inability to lure Andrea Pirlo from AC Milan by suggesting that the Italian would have inflated the already healthy Chelsea squad list.Citing the importance of the experienced squad that he has inherited, the former AC Milan boss suggested that Pirlo may have been unnecessary in the long-run."I think it's an advantage that we have the same group, same players, as they have a very good relationship," Ancelotti stated.
"Zhirkov is a very good international and Sturridge is a young player while Turnbull is a good goalkeeper - if we don't need to buy, then we stay with these players," he added, referring to Chelsea's new players.
"It is more important not to lose a player. Andrea Pirlo was not necessary, he was necessary for Milan."
Chelsea take on Manchester United tomorrow in the Community Shield, but new signing Yuri Zhirkov is not expected to feature as he is suffering from a knee injury.
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