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Shevchenko: This is why Chelsea managerial candidate is better than Mourinho
CARLO ANCELOTTI'S ability to forge long-lasting relationships with players sets him apart from Jose Mourinho, claims Andriy Shevchenko.
Jose Mourinho Press Conference and Reaction
Ancelotti is one of the frontrunners to take over from Mourinho at Chelsea, should the Blues boss be sacked.
Former Ukraine international Shevchenko played under both managers during his playing career.
And the 39-year-old likened Italian Ancelotti to his Portuguese counterpart, earmarking the key differences between the two.
Chelsea languish 15th in the Premier League, having lost six of 11 top-flight games this season already and there are reports of a player revolt.
Ancelotti, along with a number of big names, has been tipped to replace Mourinho in west London should Abramovich once again lose patience with the 'Special One'.
He has been out of work since leaving Real Madrid in the summer, a year on from winning his third Champions League crown after triumphs at Milan in 2003 and 2007.
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