Real Madrid have made Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel their number one target to replace Carlo Ancelotti, according to Spanish newspaper Sport. The Italian, who has guided Los Blancos to a nine-point lead at the top of La Liga this season, faces an uncertain future at the Santiago Bernabeu despite having enjoyed a strong season.
The report claims that president Florentino Perez has become growingly concerned with Ancelotti's style of play. Doubts over the 62-year-old's future have only been fuelled by Barcelona's recent four-goal demolition of Real Madrid.
Sport adds that the Spanish side's hierarchy has already drawn up a shortlist of potential replacements if Ancelotti is fired. Tuchel, who reportedly headlines said list, has been an excellent leader and spokesman for Chelsea amid such uncertain times, so if the Blues were to lose the German, the club could quickly fall into despair.
