Milan are not the only ones interested in employing Carlo Ancelotti, whose prestige remains largely intact.

The calls keep coming in, Liverpool being the latest to try their luck. Before that, West Ham dropped the Italian a line, after having first sounded out Rafa Benítez.

For now, Ancelotti is convinced that what is best for him is to take a break from managing for a year. Liverpool may be the only club capable of changing his mind.