Source: Telegraph
Chelsea captain John Terry is like Franco Baresi and Paolo Maldini, says Carlo Ancelotti
Ancelotti's latest backing for the Chelsea and England captain comes after the 29 year-old was accused of taking secret cash payments for a tour of the club's Cobham training ground. [LNB]The claim led to Chelsea releasing a statement insisting Terry did not "ask for or accept money". [LNB] Related Articles'Chelsea to spend £55m in January'John Terry cautious of England's World cup hopesTerry backed by FA over Chelsea tour claimsTerry finds himself entangled in controversyEngland captain John Terry lacks Bobby Moore's classSport on televisionAncelotti, the former AC Milan coach, sees the same qualities in his captain as two defenders he played with at the San Siro. [LNB]"Terry is like Franco Baresi and Paolo Maldini in personality, character and leadership," Ancelotti said. "I am very lucky to have this player as my captain."[LNB]Ancelotti, who has guided his club to the top of the Premier League heading into the Christmas period, also sees similarities between Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich and Milan counterpart Silvio Berlusconi. [LNB]"Abramovich is like Berlusconi," Ancelotti said. "He has a passion for his club, he likes to speak about football, as does Berlusconi. [LNB]"Both of them like to watch football on television. After a game he comes to the dressing room."[LNB]He added: "I never think that if I don't win games Roman will remove me. My aim is to do the best for this club, as I have done for other clubs."[LNB]
