The former Blues boss feels that last season's champions are currently suffering from a lack of motivation coming off their success in 2014-15 but backs them to come good
Former Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti does not predict a long-term decline in the strength of the London club or rivals Manchester United, both of whom have endured difficult campaigns to date.
Though the Blues have reached the knockout stages of the Champions League, they are languishing in the middle of the Premier League table. Meanwhile, Louis van Gaal's side are faring a little better domestically but are not currently in line to qualify for Europe’s top competition next term, having been surprisingly eliminated from the group stages this time around.
"I think Manchester United and Chelsea have had problems - but different problems," Ancelotti told Goal.
"After their success last season, Chelsea lost some power and motivation. Manchester United were not able to build a team in comparison to last year.
"I'm sure that both teams will be competitive in the future."
Ancelotti enjoyed a successful spell at Stamford Bridge, winning the Premier League and the FA Cup during the 2009-10 season.
- Goal