Chelsea all set to take on Manchester United

Chelsea all set to face united on sunday; Ballack's back too

Chelsea all set to face united on sunday; Ballack's back too

Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti said yesterday his team is ready to return to action against Manchester United in the Community Shield on Sunday.

Michael Ballack's return will boost Chelsea. pic/afp

Ancelotti has already identified his starting line-up for the traditional Premier League curtain-raiser against Alex Ferguson's side.

Chelsea have gone five games unbeaten in pre-season so far and Ancelotti added: "I have more or less the team that will play in my mind. We have this week before the game and I want to control the physical condition of all my players.

"We have to improve a little over the next week but I'm happy with the condition of the team," he added.

Meanwhile, Germany captain Michael Ballack gave the Blues a major boost after returning to training yesterday.
Ballack had to return to London a few days into the club's pre-season tour to America last month because of a fractured toe and missed Chelsea's last four friendlies.

Coach Ancelotti said that though Ballack was on course to start the Premier League campaign against Hull on August 15, he could also face United on Sunday.