While reports in Italy circulate that Andriy Shevchenko is returning to Milan on loan, Carlo Ancelotti warns he wouldn’t suit Alexandre Pato.

Tuttosport among others insist that a deal has been struck with Chelsea to take Sheva on a free loan for a year so the Rossoneri will only need to pay his wages.

These too will be decidedly reduced from the deal he has at Stamford Bridge, essentially following the pattern set by Chelsea in their loans of Hernan Crespo and Juan Sebastian Veron to Inter in recent years.

“I don’t think he would make an ideal partnership with Pato, as their characteristics are too similar,” pointed out Ancelotti in today’s Press Conference.

“There would be a much better and more balanced pairing between Pato and Marco Borriello, as they have different characteristics, yet they are compatible.”

Genoa hitman Borriello is co-owned by the Rossoneri and could return to base at the end of this season.

Ancelotti also commented on Shevchenko in an unusual setting, as he was interviewed by comedy show Le Iene this week.

He was asked to pass judgment on a series of figures, not naming which one he was actually referring to, but it was quite simple to spot Sheva in these statements.

“He played a nasty trick on us, yet it is difficult to speak ill of him even now because of the great affection everyone had for this person. In a word? Traitor.”

The tactician is looking ahead to Sunday’s clash with Atalanta and the fourth place finish that could decide whether he stays on the bench next term.

“The club has been very clear, my future is not tied to fourth place,” insisted Ancelotti.

“It will be a difficult game, because we cannot afford to make any more slip-ups. We are still four points adrift of Fiorentina and that is a big gap.

“There were positive signs in our victory at Torino and we hope to continue along that path. Atalanta have characteristics that make them very dangerous on the counter.”

Atalanta already beat Milan 2-1 in the rescheduled Serie A game back in January at the Stadio Atleti Azzurri d’Italia.

“He played a nasty trick on us, yet it is difficult to speak ill of him even now because of the great affection everyone had for this person. In a word? Traitor.”

Ancelotti Hints At Gomez Signing

Milan boss Carlo Ancelotti has hinted that the club may sign Stuttgart’s Mario Gomez in the summer, while he has seemingly ruled out bringing Andriy Shevchenko back to the club.


Gomez & Shevchenko 

The Rossoneri have identified a top-class centre forward to partner Alexandre Pato, as their primary transfer target in the summer.
“I saw Italy’s game and then a bit of the game of Brazil in midweek,” said Ancelotti. 

“Pato and Shevchenko have quite similar characteristics, as they are not static players, although cohesion between great players is still possible. 

“Gomez? The players who coexist mostly are those who have different characteristics: Pato is shorter, Gomez is taller, Pato is faster and Gomez is slower.” 

Future 

Ancelotti’s own future at the club is in doubt, as is his Inter counterpart Roberto Mancini, with reports today stating that Jose Mourinho is in advanced talks with the Nerazzurri to take over next season. 

“My future? The club has spoken clearly, it’s not tied to the fourth place,” he said. 

“It’s impossible that I can take over the national team. I hope that Donadoni continues until the World Cup. 

“Mourinho at Inter? What do I know? He’s a great coach, he can do well anywhere, he likes to play with the press and I think that in Italy he would have fun. 

“I don’t think that it’s very fair to talk about these things, at times the rumours are stretched a bit too much to keep the market alive.” 

Atalanta 

Finally Ancelotti offered some words on tomorrow’s game at San Siro with Atalanta, a game he sees as a must win match. 

“Tomorrow a delicate game awaits us, we know that,” he stated. 

“Being four points behind Fiorentina does not allow us to make any mistakes like against Sampdoria. We are coming from the positive signs of the game against Torino and we must continue on this road. 

“We shall face difficulties, as Atalanta is a team which is playing a good season, but we must try to win.” 

Are you kidding me?! impossible these are Carlo's words!

Okay, the clip from Iene is up.  link

Boriello better not be our only purchase in the attacking department.