Napoli coach Carlo Ancelotti has enjoyed defending Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho.

Yesterday, at a press conference ahead of Napoli's clash with Genoa this weekend, Ancelotti was asked what he thought of Mourinho's reaction after the whistle.

"Sorry, I did not hear you," he responded, before mimicking Mourinho's hand action.

"Mourinho? His reaction is understandable because it wasn't a vulgar thing to do, it was more ironic," Ancelotti continued.

"When you are being insulted for 90 minutes it can happen."