Many managers would be worried about complacency in such a crucial match, but Ancelotti has indicated he will rest players for the game at Stamford Bridge, apparently confident that the runaway Danish league leaders will not be able to trouble his multi-million pound squad.
Chelsea will come up against Manchester City in a vital Premier League at the Bridge this weekend, and Ancelotti feels some of his players will be better prepared by not facing Copenhagen. David Luiz remains ineligible after representing Benfica in the group stage and there will not be a return from injury for Alex, although he has returned to training following a knee injury. Fernando Torres is set to be on the bench after 405 minutes without a goal since his move from Liverpool.