Sergio Ramos named the top three coaches he’s played under as current Real boss Carlo Ancelotti, former Spain manager Luis Aragones and Joaquin Caparros.
There was no mention of the Portuguese tactician, who spent three years at the Bernabeu from 2010 to 2013.
Speaking about Ancelotti, the 28 year-old told Fifa’s official website: “He notices how a player settles in, whether he makes an effort to open up to his team-mates or not.
“He’s a coach who takes you aside, talks to you and makes everything as smooth as possible, both on a professional and personal level. That’s the key to success, which is why he’s a truly great coach.
“In my view, he’s one of the two best I’ve had in my whole career. And above all else he’s a good person, which is a bonus when it comes to dealing with players.”
And when asked about other managers he could’ve included, the Chelsea boss still failed to make the cut.
“There’s Luis Aragones, then you have Joaquin Caparros, who really believed in me when I was a nobody,” he added.
“I have had some fantastic coaches and Ancelotti’s definitely in the top three.”
By Phil Wellbrook
