At Liverpool he was obviously at his most potent with Gerrard in behind him..Anyway its a massive risk appointing Villas Boas and i can see it back firing but who knows what will happen with Abramovich at the controls.

I’ve always been a bit suspicious of whenever the mainstream has latched on to Ancelotti’s stoic charm.

It is true that he was essentially sabotaged by Abramovich, and the complete backroom workings may never be known. But, several factors to Chelsea’s demise, such as the players’ indiscipline and tactics, were directly under his control.

To paint Ancelotti as a hero and his players as villains is nonsensical. A good manager instills his philosophy and spirit into his side.