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Ancelotti dismisses Napoli exit rumours as 'lies' and denies rift with Insigne

Outspoken owner Aurelio De Laurentiis had rubbished claims he had fallen out with his manager, who is keen to focus on on-field matters

Carlo Ancelotti is pleased to have the full backing of Aurelio De Laurentiis and has thanked Napoli's chairman for clarifying "lies" that surfaced in the media.

Italian outlet the Corriere dello Sport this month reported Ancelotti is considering his future at Stadio San Paolo following a difficult run of form.

Napoli entered the international break on the back of one win in four matches in all competitions and already trail Serie A leaders Juventus by six points.