Ancelotti: I don't see a problem with Boehly talking to Chelsea players
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has no problem with Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly giving a speech to the Blues players in the dressing room.
Interim Chelsea manager Frank Lampard revealed on Monday that Boehly spoke to the squad regularly, saying he was okay with it.
Former Blues boss Ancelotti says that while Lampard is comfortable with that, he doesn't think it's a problem.
Chelsea's 2-1 loss at home to Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday was their third straight loss, and they are winless in six (D2 L4), sitting 11th in the Premier League.
Speaking at a press conference ahead of Madrid's Champions League quarter-final second leg against Chelsea, Ancelotti said: "Having a speech from the owner could be an important thing for the players. Chelsea's moment is not a good moment... if the owner wants to talk to the players, absolutely."
However, he did not approve of Madrid President Florentino Perez doing the same in his box.
"If [Perez] wants to talk to me in every game, I'd be happy to," he said. "The owner[/president] has the right to know the decisions of the manager."
Los Blancos take a 2-0 lead in the second leg at Stamford Bridge, and Ancelotti knows the job is not done yet, with his side almost losing a two-goal lead at the same stadium against the same opposition last competition of the year.
After winning 3-1 at Stamford Bridge, Madrid trailed 3-0 in the second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu, only for a Rodrygo goal to send him into extra time before Karim Benzema netted the winner.
“[We have] a lot of motivation,” he said. "It's a big game, and we know we have to put in a good performance.
"There are still at least 90 minutes left to play, and anything can happen, but we will be ready."
The Italian is reportedly not attracted to links with Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham, with reports suggesting Madrid and Manchester City are frontrunners for the England international after Liverpool withdrew their interest due to finances.
"Unfortunately, Bellingham is a Dortmund player, and I don't like to talk about players from other teams. Sorry," Ancelotti said.
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has no problem with Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly giving a speech to the Blues players in the dressing room.
Interim Chelsea manager Frank Lampard revealed on Monday that Boehly spoke to the squad regularly, saying he was okay with it.
Former Blues boss Ancelotti says that while Lampard is comfortable with that, he doesn't think it's a problem.
Chelsea's 2-1 loss at home to Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday was their third straight loss, and they are winless in six (D2 L4), sitting 11th in the Premier League.
Speaking at a press conference ahead of Madrid's Champions League quarter-final second leg against Chelsea, Ancelotti said: "Having a speech from the owner could be an important thing for the players. Chelsea's moment is not a good moment... if the owner wants to talk to the players, absolutely."
However, he did not approve of Madrid President Florentino Perez doing the same in his box.
"If [Perez] wants to talk to me in every game, I'd be happy to," he said. "The owner[/president] has the right to know the decisions of the manager."
Los Blancos take a 2-0 lead in the second leg at Stamford Bridge, and Ancelotti knows the job is not done yet, with his side almost losing a two-goal lead at the same stadium against the same opposition last competition of the year.
After winning 3-1 at Stamford Bridge, Madrid trailed 3-0 in the second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu, only for a Rodrygo goal to send him into extra time before Karim Benzema netted the winner.
“[We have] a lot of motivation,” he said. "It's a big game, and we know we have to put in a good performance.
"There are still at least 90 minutes left to play, and anything can happen, but we will be ready."
The Italian is reportedly not attracted to links with Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham, with reports suggesting Madrid and Manchester City are frontrunners for the England international after Liverpool withdrew their interest due to finances.
"Unfortunately, Bellingham is a Dortmund player, and I don't like to talk about players from other teams. Sorry," Ancelotti said.
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