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Ancelotti - No Blues signings
Blues boss impressed with development of Sturridge
Last updated: 26th December 2009 
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There's no way I will sign a new striker and will do a forfeit if I do. For sure, I would even run around naked in the snow, yes.
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Carlo Ancelotti has vowed to 'run around naked in the snow' if Chelsea sign a new forward in the January transfer window.
The Premier League leading Blues are preparing for a tricky trip to Birmingham on Boxing Day lunchtime, but that has not stopped persistent transfer rumours.
Ancelotti has made no secret of the fact that he is an admirer of Atletico Madrid's Sergio Aguero and it has been reported that a deal has already been struck to bring the Argentine to Stamford Bridge.
With Didier Drogba, Michael Essien, John Obi Mikel and Salomon Kalou temporarily leaving Chelsea in the New Year for the African Nations Cup, it has been speculated that there will be a need to sign cover in order to maintain a title challenge.
But Blues manager Ancelotti has pledged to perform a festive dare if he buys a forward in the winter market, saying: "I'm telling the truth, absolutely.
"There's no way I will sign a new striker and will do a forfeit if I do. For sure, I would even run around naked in the snow, yes."
He added: "I have trust in (Fabio) Borini and (Daniel) Sturridge. We don't need to sign another. They will have an opportunity in January to show their quality.
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"The only problem is that they are young. We have to have courage to play them as they have a lot of quality. It's right to put them on the pitch and give them an opportunity.
"It's not a gamble. It would be a gamble if they didn't have any quality. But now they have to show they do."
Ancelotti is pleased with the development of Sturridge after the former Manchester City player struggled following his summer arrival.
"Sturridge had a problem at the start of the season because he had some injuries and he lost physical condition," said Ancelotti. "But he's had a month working very hard and has improved his physical condition and confidence.
"He lost confidence because he came here, and for a young player it's not easy to stay in competition with Drogba, with (Nicolas) Anelka.
"It is normal to take time to settle into a new club. He played very well in that last game against West Ham and I'm sure he'll do very well in the future.
"He is very young, remember. He is English and can be a very good player for the future of Chelsea."
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Comments (4)
Maaz Khan (Chelsea fan) says...
It would be very funny to see Ancellotti running around naked! lol There is no point of Chelsea to buy any strikers because then after Drogba and Kalou come back we would have 5 strikers.
Posted 10:33 26th December 2009
Tomas Wren (Chelsea fan) says...
I think we should buy at least 1 new striker in case Sturridge or Borini gets injured and with Anelka Out we won't have any strikes so at least buy one new striker mabye Dzeko or Augero
Posted 10:21 26th December 2009
Stephen Porter (Chelsea fan) says...
Is anyone else slightly confused by Ancelotti's lack of desire to sign a forward? It's fair enough that Sturridge & Borini need their time to shine, but we totally need to buy a new striker! Sturridge has been injured for the majority of the season, so whats to stop him being injured again...if we're not careful, we're going to end up with just Borini up front... Aguero would be an amazing signing for Chelsea, I compare him to the quality of Torres, he's a player that could take Chelsea to the next level, so just sign him already!!!
Posted 10:18 26th December 2009
Dan Davis (Queens Park Rangers fan) says...
Looks like carlo will be getting butt naked for the masses. Apparently, the Aguero deal is already done !!!
Posted 10:11 26th December 2009