Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has hit out at speculation surrounding his future.
Speaking at a news conference ahead of their Premier League game against Bournemouth, he said: "Around us there is a lot of bulls---. They try to create problems between me and the club, me and the players."
A Chelsea spokesman then added that the latest speculation surrounding Conte's future is "nonsense," before the Italian added that it was "a lack of respect."
Conte asked if he & Ancelotti have been in contact: "I'm in touch with him. Carlo is my friend. But it doesn't mean anything [the reports]"
— Liam Twomey (@liam_twomey) October 27, 2017
There had been speculation that Carlo Ancelotti, sacked by Bayern Munich last month, could return to Stamford Bridge.
Former AC Milan, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain manager Ancelotti led Chelsea to the Premier League and FA Cup double in 2009-10.
Source: espn.co.uk