Carlo Ancelotti
Carlo Ancelotti
Carlo Ancelotti OSIis an Italian football manager and former footballer. He is currently managing Bayern Munich. Ancelotti is the only manager to have won the UEFA Champions League three times and reached four finals. He is regarded as one of the best and most successful managers of all time...
ProfessionCoach
Date of Birth10 June 1959
CityReggiolo, Italy
continued despite knee problems
Paolo is extraordinary. Despite his continued knee problems he is still able to make outstanding plays.
games inferior milan reason span upset
Over the span of two games I don't think Milan was inferior to Barcelona. I'm disappointed, obviously, but I don't have any reason to be upset with my players.
champions excellent league maybe players potential rested test took tough
They have excellent potential and maybe the Champions League took something out of them. It will be a tough test as they rested some of their players that can make a difference.
barcelona match played
Barcelona played well. But the match was always in the balance.
barcelona certainly stronger team
Barcelona is certainly the stronger team but I don't have any preference.
cannot club contract extension milan propose regard temptation
There was a temptation with regard to Real Madrid, but when a club like Milan propose a contract extension you cannot refuse.
charged home match perfect playing team
This match comes at the perfect time. We're playing at home and the team is charged and confident. We shouldn't have any fears.
barcelona champions four games league third type
This is our third Champions League semi-final in four years. We are used to these type of games while Barcelona are not.
players rotation
This continual rotation of players is very important to make everyone feel useful.
chance charge decided four games good news teams
It is good news that after two games we are still in charge of the group, but nothing has yet been decided and all four teams are still in with a chance of qualifying.
contract impossible milan trying
I would say it's impossible because I have a contract with Milan which I'm trying to respect.
attitude barcelona game impose limited preventing regardless whether worries
Our worries are not limited to preventing Barcelona from scoring, I think attitude is the most important thing in this game. I think that who will have the will to impose its game will win, regardless of whether or not Barcelona scores.
experience games last needed
He has a lot of experience in games like these. He's always able to find the needed motivation, from the first to the last minute.
concentration decisive results surprising
Surprising results are possible. Concentration is a decisive factor.