Carlo Ancelotti plays down Neymar talk: He’s a fantastic talent but Chelsea are not interested ‘at this moment’

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Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has hailed Brazilian talent Neymar after the teen sensation revealed that joining the Blues would be a ‘dream’, but the Italian insists the striker is not within their crosshairs.

The 19-year-old scored both goals in Brazil’s 2-0 win over Scotland last Sunday with Ancelotti watching from the stands, but despite having failed with a January swoop for the starlet, the 51-year-old Italian played down the possibility of the striker coming to the club just yet.

“It’s good news Neymar’s interest in joining Chelsea because it’s good for the club and the manager if players want to come here,” Ancelotti told reporters.

“It shows the rumours are true, there’s a good atmosphere here. He’s very young, a fantastic talent. At this moment, we’re not interested.”

Despite Neymar’s exploits at the Emirates Stadium, Ancelotti was adamant that Chelsea midfielder Ramires was the star of the show.

“It Neymar’s was a good performance, but the best player on the pitch was Ramires – 100 per cent.”