Source: Telegraph
Liverpool's Steven Gerrard out of our reach says AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti
Milan coach Ancelotti, a leading contender to replace interim manager Guus Hiddink at Chelsea next term, has been a long-term admirer of Gerrard, the orchestrator of Liverpool's dramatic Champions League Final fightback against Milan in Istanbul four years ago. [LNB]However, the England international only recently agreed a two-year extension to his current Liverpool contract earlier this month. [LNB] Related ArticlesKuyt: Liverpool need miracleAncelotti speaking Chelsea's languagePapers: Tevez looks to leave and United target DodoHicks and Gillett sitting tight as future unfoldsArshavin's Anfield duelLiverpool 4 Arsenal 4And despite Milan's attempts to restore themselves to the summit of Italian and European football by embarking on a major spending spree this summer, Ancelotti admits that Gerrard is out of the Rossonerri's reach. [LNB]Ancelotti told Hungarian sports daily Nemzeti Sport: "I think Steven Gerrard is an outstanding player but I doubt that he'd leave Liverpool. [LNB]"We're eyeing many players but it would be too soon to mention any names before the end of the season." [LNB]Gerrard, currently sidelined with a groin injury that is expected to keep him out of Liverpool's trip to Hull on Saturday, insists that the club can still win the title this season. [LNB]Tuesday's 4-4 draw at home to Arsenal, followed by Manchester United's 2-0 victory over Portsmouth on Wednesday, has left Rafael Benitez's team three points adrift of United, having played a game more. [LNB]But Gerrard remains hopeful that United can be caught between now and the final game of the season on May 24. [LNB]Gerrard said: "Manchester United have a fantastic team and you look at their run-in, look to see where they are going to drop points - it would have been very difficult if we'd lost the game against Arsenal, but I think the point we got could be big. [LNB]"It's not like us to concede that many goals, but we'll have to wait and see how big that point could be for us. [LNB]"Now we need United to get beaten, which is difficult to do because they're a good team. But there are still twists and turns left." [LNB]
