'In love': Carlo Ancelotti (left) spoke of his enormous
respect for Sir Alex Ferguson
Carlo Ancelotti spoke of his enormous respect for
Sir Alex Fergsuon as he once again stated his desire to remain in
England in an interview with Italian newspaper La
Repubblica.
Ancelotti has been living in England since his
dismissal from Chelsea in May and he recently told
Sportsmail of his wish to take on another managerial job
in the Premier League.
This time, the eccentric Italian also spoke of
his "love" for former rival and Man United manager
Ferguson.
'As time goes on, the more I fall in love with
Ferguson,' Ancelotti said. 'As a coach, he is unusual.
'It's not as if he guides the training sessions
because he delegates a lot and has an excellent staff.
'But he understands football like few
do.
'With him, all the players improve.
'He has no fear of introducing
youngsters.
'United play a European style of football, a
modern style.
'But above all, Ferguson is a great person and he
is humble.'
'Humble': Ancelotti's Chelsea beat Man United to the
league title in 2009-10
Ancelotti also took the opportunity to tout
himself for future roles at "top clubs" including Tottenham,
Liverpool and Arsenal.
'I have a strong will to remain in England,' he
added. 'For a coach, this is the ideal country.
'But I would only consider (coaching) top clubs,
including Tottenham and Liverpool.
'It's evident that (Arsenal manager Arsene)
Wenger's bench is wobbling and that in several months' time, an
English coach will be appointed to replace (England manager Fabio)
Capello in the national team, which will free up a place in a
club.'
Eyebrow raiser: Ancelotti is looking for another job in
England
Capello is under contract with England until the
Euro 2012 tournament.
Ancelotti, who was linked this summer with a move to Roma, is happy
to play the waiting game.
'I am in no hurry, I promise,' he said. 'The fact
that I'm not coaching does not cause me anguish.
'In fact, I am enjoying life.'