Source: SKY_Sports
Ancelotti denies Blues link
AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has dismissed reports linking him with the manager's job at Chelsea next season.[LNB] Ancelotti has been continually linked with a possible move to Chelsea with Guus Hiddink not expected to stay on at Stamford Bridge on a permanent basis.[LNB]Hiddink is in charge until the end of the season, but Ancelotti is thought to be one of Chelsea top targets if they need a new manager in the summer.[LNB]Ancelotti, who has found himself under pressure at Milan this season, has distanced himself from reports linking him with Chelsea.[LNB]"That's news to me," Ancelotti told Sky Italia.[LNB]However, speaking after his team defeated Cagliari 1-0 to cement their third position in Serie A, Ancelotti said the whistles from the fans towards him and match-winner Clarence Seedorf showed signs of a possible crack in relations.[LNB]"I think there is a bit of intolerance towards me, but that is only normal," he said.[LNB]"We have been together for so long and to see the same face over and over again, you need a lot of patience.[LNB]"All I can say is that my relationship with the club is still the same after seven years.[LNB]"I feel the same levels of esteem and affection from the club."[LNB]No interestHis future remains the focus of intense speculation in Italy and the name of Leonardo has already emerged as a potential replacement.[LNB]However, the Brazilian, who played his last game as a professional under Ancelotti in 2003 and now works as a scout and official for the Serie A club, said he had no interest in succeeding Ancelotti.[LNB]"I am not a candidate and am happy with the position I occupy," he said.[LNB]"I have a great relationship with Carlo and I hope he succeeds in qualifying for the Champions League and wins the Uefa Cup.[LNB]"I am sorry to hear the rumours which are circulating at present."[LNB]
