Torres addition crucial, says Ancelotti

Carlo Ancelotti says his side need Fernando Torres’ attacking nous, despite seeing them score four goals against Sunderland on Tuesday.

In a pulsating encounter at the Stadium of Light, Chelsea had to come from behind to secure a 4-2 result as goals from Frank Lampard, Salomon Kalou, John Terry and Nicolas Anelka gave them their third consecutive league win.

Although they are 10 points behind leaders Manchester United, Ancelotti insists Chelsea will fight to the death to retain their Premier League title, and believes the addition of Torres and Brazilian centre back David Luiz will help their cause.

“I think we need Torres even after scoring four goals. He and Luiz are fantastic players and we need players with fantastic abilities. The club has done fantastic to buy both as it was a difficult transfer market,” the Italian told The Mirror.

“We know we have more power and ability in the squad. We try to do our best in this season.”

“Torres can play in every team because he has a fantastic ability. With his quality he will have no problem to settle in our team.”

“He will have no problems playing with Drogba or another striker. Maybe we have to play with two strikers together. It is not a problem. It doesn’t change a lot. With a diamond in midfield our shape doesn’t change too much.”

“Tomorrow and the next day we will test Torres. I think he has not problems with fitness because he played the last game with Liverpool.”

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce lamented some poor defending during his side’s loss; a result which keeps them in sixth position.

“For the neutral it was wonderful, I’d have thought,” Bruce told Sky Sports. “The disappointing thing for us is the goals we’ve conceded.”

“The reason why we’re in the position we’re in is because we haven’t given much away defensively.”

“We’ve gifted them goals and for me that shouldn’t have happened. It’s difficult enough to play against Chelsea at the best of times but it’s even harder when we concede goals like that.”

“It was a poor penalty, a poor second goal and a poor third goal. They had their chances and you can’t do that against quality opposition.”