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Stephen Killen

Man City boss Pep Guardiola explains why he's 'jealous' of Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has admitted there is one aspect of Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti's career that makes him jealous.

Both tacticians have enjoyed glittering careers, with the Spaniard lauded for his positive style of play. Meanwhile, the Madrid chief has brought success to almost every club he has taken charge of, including AC Milan, Chelsea and Los Blancos.

Ahead of the two managers facing off in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final, Guardiola admitted he is jealous that Ancelotti has his son, Davide, as his right-hand man. He said, speaking to BT Sport: "Carlo, I think is what other managers should (aspire) to be.

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"Incredibly long career, many countries, many teams and always with his ideas. We played against each other many, many times we had dinners and coffees together and always is a pleasure to see him again.

"I am so jealous of him because it is one of my dreams, which will not be accomplished, but I would love my assistant manager to be my son and he has that position. I can't imagine the good moments, the bad moments they share with your son must be fantastic."

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