Real Madrid boss Ancelotti: Di Maria often lost control

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says Angel di Maria could not always be relied upon in games.

Di Maria upset Ancelotti when he chose to leave for Manchester United in the summer.

He said last night: "People should think twice before saying that James can fill Di María's boots, because they're very different players."

"Di María could take matches by storm with his energy, but he also used to lose control sometimes, misplacing important passes."