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Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti says he is in no hurry to return to Italian football because of off-field violence and “fans without brains”.

Ancelotti, 55, has not worked in Italy since leaving AC Milan to join Chelsea in 2009.

He arrived in Spain after two seasons at Paris Saint-Germain.

The Real Madrid boss said: “Italian football is always very competitive – the difference is the environment.

“The stadiums are emptier than in other countries and we see more violence in Italy than elsewhere.

“You cannot have players held hostage by fans without brains.”

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In a possible hint he would welcome a return to the Premier League, he added: "Before leaving Italy I thought about it a lot.

“It was not easy to do. But I am very happy abroad and I will not go back."

The former Chelsea boss will come under pressure at Real Madrid if the holders are knocked out of the Champions League by neighbours Atletico on Wednesday night.

Madrid will be without the injured Gareth Bale, Luka Modric, Karim Benzema and Marcelo as they continue their bid to become the first club to retain the Champions League.