England midfielder David Beckham believes Chelsea would be
getting ''one of the greats'' if they lure AC Milan coach Carlo
Ancelotti to Stamford Bridge.
Carlo Ancelotti: Ready to head to Stamford
Bridge?
The former England skipper has spent the second half of the
season playing under Ancelotti at the San Siro and revealed the
Milan players are ''pleading'' with their boss not to leave.
Beckham told The Sun: ''Carlo Ancelotti's
man-management skills are exceptional. He is a brilliant coach.
''To have played under a manager of his quality is a real
privilege. He is one of the greats. I have been lucky in my career
to play under a few of the best in the business and he comes into
that category.
''I just wish I had been able to play for him for many more
years. It has been a lot of fun. Every single one of the Milan
players adores him and doesn't want him to go. They are pleading
with him to stay.
''I know wherever he goes, and whatever he does, he will always
have my admiration and respect.''
Beckham insists Ancelotti can also be fiery as well as
friendly.
''He is a low-key, private type of person. But there is another
side to him. While I have never had the 'hairdryer' type treatment,
I have seen it from him,'' said the former Manchester United
winger. ''When he wants to get his point across, he does it in no
uncertain terms!''
