Carlo Ancelotti has addressed rumours of a rift between him and his Real Madrid squad following their Champions League exit.
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- Rumours of rift between Ancelotti & Madrid squad
- Talk of complaints made by players to Perez
- Italian addresses speculation
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WHAT HAPPENED?
claims that Madrid's dressing room is growing increasingly distrustful of Ancelotti and that some complained to club president Florentino Perez following their 2-1 Champions League quarter-final loss to Arsenal. However, the Italian says anyone who talks about a rift "isn't telling the truth".
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WHAT ANCELOTTI SAID
He told a press conference: "I've spoken with the players and the club. We're on the same page. We're hurt. These are things that can happen in football; you can't always win. We have the same idea. We haven't had a clash with the club because we're always in the same boat. Anyone who talks about a clash with the president isn't telling the truth."
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Ancelotti is said to have the support of Perez but the ex-AC Milan and Chelsea manager may be on borrowed time at Madrid. They are still in with a shot of winning La Liga and the Copa del Rey but if they fail to triumph in either, the 65-year-old is likely to leave the club this summer.
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WHAT NEXT?
Madrid, who are four points behind league leaders Barcelona, host Athletic Club on Sunday night in their next La Liga encounter.
