Marcello Lippi wants Carlo Ancelotti's Chelsea job

13 April 2011 13:28
Marcello Lippi has cranked up the pressure on Carlo Ancelotti by throwing his hat into the ring for the Chelsea job.[LNB]Ancelotti is under serious threat as the Blues look set to finish the season empty-handed after their Champions League exit at Manchester United on Tuesday night.[LNB] In the line of fire: Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti on the Old Trafford touchline[LNB]With Chelsea way off leaders United in the Barclays Premier League - and out of the two domestic cups - Ancelotti may be booted out.[LNB]And his cause has not been helped by Lippi admitting his would be tempted with a move to Stamford Bridge.[LNB]The World Cup-winning coach, who stepped down from his second spell as Azzurri coach after last summer's World Cup, would like to ply his trade in England.[LNB] Glory days: Marcello Lippi holds the World Cup aloft in 2006[LNB]Lippi, 63, told Radio Mana Mana: 'I miss coaching - this is normal. My years have been intense and rewarding.[LNB]'There were also disappointments, but this is absolutely normal because you cannot always win. In this respect I can only be satisfied, but the desire to do my job is still there.[LNB]'The future? I'd love to coach in the Premier League. Chelsea? It would be nice, but also to lead a national team would not hurt.' [LNB] Should he stay or should he go? Sportsmail looks at the case for and against AncelottiBounce back: Cech wants Chelsea to be second best after European exitMartin Samuel: Thanks for nothing, Fernando. Take rest of the season offAll the latest Chelsea news, features and opinion[LNB]  Explore more:Places: United Kingdom, Italy

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