The Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has ruled out the possibility of replacing Frank Lampard at Chelsea.

Ancelotti will go head-to-head with Lampard, whom he coached during his first spell in charge of the Blues, when both teams face each other in the Champions League quarterfinal.

The Italian, who has a year left on his contract with Madrid, said he does not see himself returning to Stamford Bridge for a second stint.

“Be back? "No, I hope that Lampard is able to do a fantastic job with them,” added Ancelotti.

Lampard was only appointed on an interim basis last week and has a contract until the end of this season.