Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has taken a parting shot at Joe Cole, claiming the England midfielder could not follow instructions properly.Cole left Stamford Bridge for Liverpool last month, with Yossi Benayoun moving in the opposite direction.

Ancelotti has praised his new recruit, saying he will do a better job than Cole.

"Joe Cole is quicker than Benayoun but Yossi is better tactically. He understands what I tell him," Ancelotti said.

"Yossi is a very intelligent player. He knows everything about the game. Cole and Benayoun are different players and everyone has their own opinion, but we are happy to have Yossi here at Chelsea."

Benayoun steered clear of comparisons between himself and Cole, and said he had settled in quickly to life at Chelsea.

He said: "I don't like to compare myself to another player, I come here to do my best and hopefully it will be good enough. Joe is in Liverpool, I wish him the best, I think he is a great player.

"I feel very good. From the first moment they gave me a good feeling like I am already a long time here.

"I am enjoying every day and getting closer to everyone. I am sure I will have a great time here and hopefully we will be successful."

Chelsea complete their pre-season preparations against Hamburg on Wednesday before tackling Manchester United for the Community Shield on Sunday.