Carlo Ancelotti has called on Serie A coaches to ignore Jose Mourinho's attempts to provoke them this season.
The Inter coach has already fired a verbal volley at his Juventus opposite number Claudio Ranieri, accusing him of not having a winning mentality.
However, the AC Milan man said: "I like Mourinho but he likes to court the press and he can be provocative.
"I enjoy our exchanges but the important thing is not to take what he says seriously."
One area where the 49-year-old has little to laugh about is his side's poor pre-season form and he admitted that things were not going to plan.
The former Parma and Juventus tactician said: "The only area that is working is the midfield and the injuries we have had are taking their toll."