When Carlo Ancelotti replied, with that characteristic arc of the brow, that he would be discussing with Alex Iwobi to determine the import of his statement on social media, it seemed impossible to tell whether he was putting everyone on or being serious.
“Yes. I read the post and I want to speak with him, of course,” the three-time Champions League-winning manager said. “I would like to know his preferred position because usually I want to put players on the pitch where they are comfortable playing, not where they are uncomfortable.
"If he has an idea where he prefers to play I have to know.