Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti was also asked about Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly blasting the Chelsea players in the dressing room immediately after Saturday’s defeat to Brighton at Stamford Bridge.

He stated: “I think that could motivate the players. Things aren’t going so well at Chelsea and that could inspire the players to do better. If the club wishes to do that, I wouldn’t have a problem.

“If the president came down after every game, I’d be pleased. He has the right to know the decisions the coach is making. It’s within the club’s rights to know what’s happening.”