Fans will have no divided loyalties – Ancelotti

CARLO ANCELOTTI insists Chelsea fans will give Jose Mourinho a warm reception on his emotional return to Stamford Bridge – and then urge the Blues to dump the ‘Special One’ out of the Champions League.

Former AC Milan boss Ancelotti, who continues to play down the feud with Mourinho during their time as opponents in the San Siro, believes Mourinho will get no favours from the fans who once idolised him.

“It won’t be difficult for the fans,” said Ancelotti. “Before the game Mourinho will have a very good reception but after that Chelsea fans are Chelsea fans.

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