Under pressure: Carlo Ancelotti needs to ensure Chelsea finish in teh top four

It doesn't mean they can't be successful here - Claudio Ranieri was relatively successful at Chelsea and Carlo Ancelotti won the Double last season - but the culture in England is different, and it must be difficult for the Italian managers, and for English fans and players to adapt to them.

Mancini is going through the same thing at Manchester City. He is under pressure because of the finances at his disposal.

If City win the FA Cup and qualify for the Champions League, his methods will be applauded. But everyone knows what happens when you fail to reach the targets set out.

The Italian methods do have advantages in some ways and give English coaches and players a new insight. But whether they can be successful long term remains to be seen.

The culture is different here and it is difficult to change it. It is hard to play the Italian style, and hard for the fans to accept it.

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