The media storm surrounding footballer John Terry's private life will not affect Chelsea's title bid, manager Carlo Ancelotti has said.

The Italian's assertion came despite the Blues stumbling to a disappointing 1-1 draw against Hull City - just days after personal allegations over Terry surfaced in the media.

After the game, in which Didier Drogba salvaged a point for the league leaders, Ancelotti said under-fire Terry would be allowed to take time out from his squad duties should he need it.

However, he scoffed at the claim that the media circus playing-out around Terry could force Chelsea to lose their focus.

Ancelotti said: "Nothing can disturb our concentration in this competition. I think that Chelsea are focused for every game. Sometimes we play good football and sometimes we have more difficulty but the concentration is always on top."

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