Chelsea boss
Carlo Ancelotti says there's no
reason why skipper John Terry
cannot play until he's 40.
Ancelotti has likened Terry to his former AC Milan captain Paolo
Maldini and said: "He can continue until he is 39 or
40 years old.
"He has no physical problems, and a lot of passion, those are
the most important things that allow you to continue. The careers
of Maldini and Terry are very similar, not just in terms of their
play but in terms of their professionalism.
"These days, with the preparation and the physical training we
put in, and the work we have done on prevention [of injuries], the
age players can play to will go up. When I played, 33 or 34 [was
the end]. Now players can play at 36 or 37 without a problem.
"Maldini used his body very well. He was a very quick player,
strong also but very quick. And I don't see a big difference
between him and John Terry. Like
Maldini at Milan, Terry was born in this club. Like Maldini, he
came through the academy first and he has a very good feeling for
this club, which is so important."