AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has again declared plans to take Ivory Coast to the World Cup next year.
Ancelotti's contract with Milan expires next summer and he told La Repubblica: "I will be free for them for the World Cup.
"They have great talent, we can surprise people."
Talks have already begun with the Ivory Coast Federation and Carletto added: "Nobody believes me, but for me it would be a great honor."