On his way: Carlo
Ancelotti has been tipped to leave Chelsea this
summer
Carlo Ancelotti is on
a shortlist of candidates to take over at Real Madrid when Jose
Mourinho's controversial reign comes to an end.
Bernabeu chiefs have become
increasingly concerned at Mourinho's admission that he has
'unfinished business' in England, and his strained relationship
with the Spanish media.
The pressure increased on
Mourinho on Monday when former Real Madrid legend Alfredo di
Stefano criticised the Portuguese's tactics in Saturday's 1-1 draw
against Barcelona, saying Madrid played like a mouse against a lion
of a Catalan team.
Di Stefano, 84, Madrid's
honorary president, said Mourinho's team showed no personality. He
praised Barcelona's superiority, saying they 'treat the ball with
adoration and respect'.
Sportsmail understands Real
have made Chelsea boss Ancelotti one of the leading contenders to
fill the possible vacancy and have even put feelers out to gauge
his readiness to take on one of the biggest challenges in the
game.
Lonely figure: Jose Mourinho is under increasing
pressure at Real Madrid
Ancelotti seems
certain to leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season, after
being left in little doubt he will have to pay with his job for
falling behind in the Barclays Premier League title race and
missing out on the Champions League title.
But while he is no longer
wanted by Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, he suddenly finds himself
in demand on the continent as Roma also interested in his
services.