Ancelotti: Wilkins exit boardroom decision

The Italian also announced that England midfielder Frank Lampard has suffered a setback in his bid to return to action for the Premier League leaders after a long injury absence and would be missing for another two or three weeks.

"The club made this decision (on Wilkins). I think it was a difficult decision for everyone but I have respect for this decision," Ancelotti told reporters ahead of Sunday's home game with Sunderland.

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