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Carlo Ancelotti reveals he didn't speak to Roman Abramovich after he was sacked... but Everton boss says he maintains a 'good relationship' with Chelsea owner

Carlo Ancelotti is braced for an emotional return to Stamford Bridge, but says Roman Abramovich never revealed why he sacked him.

Everton's manager led Chelsea to a Premier League and FA Cup double in 2010, but 12 months later — having finished second — he was sacked in the tunnel after a 1-0 defeat at Everton.

Ancelotti has never been in the opposing dugout since his departure, but has returned to watch games three times in the intervening nine years and was bowled over by the regard in which Chelsea fans held him.