Italian Ancelotti was ditched by the Serie A club on Tuesday night after their 4-0 victory over Genk - which confirmed their place in the Champions League knockout stages. Everton are also keeping tabs and are thought to be ready to begin contract talks. Napoli announced the dismissal, after just 18 months, on Twitter: "Napoli has decided to revoke the position of first-team coach from Carlo Ancelotti. (Image: Action Images via Reuters)"The relationship of friendship, esteem and mutual respect between the club, its president Aurelio De Laurentiis and Carlo Ancelotti remain intact." Chelsea boss Lampard, who played for him at the Blues, has backed Ancelotti to return to the Premier League.

Source: Daily Mirror December 11, 2019 15:45 UTC