Andrea Pirlo has dismissed suggestions that Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is Italy's greatest.

Fabio Capello has made the claim in recent weeks.

But Fatih Karagümrük SK coach Pirlo said: "Who do I look for inspiration from? I have worked with the best, learning from all of them.

"However, I think with my own head, making a synthesis of all the experiences. The number one? Ancelotti, due to his human and technical qualities, has won more than anyone else and in all the championships, but how can you put him ahead of Lippi, Conte or Allegri?

"They are different. Good game or not: who wins rules."