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Antonio Rudiger hails Carlo Ancelotti as a 'coaching legend' with 'nobody coming close to how he treats players' - as Real Madrid defender reveals Italian visited his home unannounced and enjoyed a two-hour chat over lunch to know his summer signing

Carlo Ancelotti has the Midas touch on the touchline and his man-management skills off-the-pitch have struck a chord with Real Madrid summer signing Antonio Rudiger.

Ancelotti brought the defender to the Spanish giants on a free transfer from Chelsea ahead of this season, with the Italian looking to bolster his backline with the addition of the centre back.

Rudiger has made nine appearances for the LaLiga and Champions League holders so far as Ancelotti eases him into the starting XI.

Antonio Rudiger (pictured) has hailed Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti's man-management skills
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Antonio Rudiger (left) has hailed Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti's man-management skills

Rudiger has revealed that upon joining Real Madrid this summer, Ancelotti turned up at his family home unannounced to have lunch and get to know the player on a personal level

However, Ancelotti's greatest impression on the Germany international to date has been his human side.