Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari has backed Nicolas Anelka's claim that he can play with Didier Drogba.

Anelka is convinced they can form a potent partnership and Scolari has echoed his sentiments.

"He believes, I believe, all the people believe. They need training and need confidence," said Scolari.

"We discussed this week when one team play with two central defenders and two more in front, what can I do, what positions we use when we have the ball because we need to open this.

"They trained very well this week, all days, no injuries, no problem. They have more confidence with changes in the game than before. Now some players are ready completely."