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The Italian manager who sparked a major debate when he took over at AC Milan in May has been compared to the man who sparked a major debate when he took over at Chelsea.

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AC Milan manager Filippo Inzaghi managerial style has been compared to current Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelloti by midfielder Michael Essien. Essien believes the duo's methods are akin, having played under both, with the pair keen to let their teams express themselves on the pitch. The Ghana international is enjoying his time in Milan under fan favourite Inzaghi with the club currently fifth in Serie A on eleven points. Milan boss Filippo Inzaghi (left) has been compared to Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti (right) by Michael Essien . Michael Essien (bottom left) played under Ancelotti (centre) during his two-season spell in charge of Chelsea . Essien played under Ancelotti during his two-season stint in charge of Chelsea and the 31-year-old can see shades of the Italian in Inzaghi. 'I really like him as a coach', he told Sky Italia. 'He wants us to entertain and express ourselves on the pitch and this inspires us to give our best. 'I have played under many coaches in my career and Inzaghi reminds me of Ancelotti, who trained me at Chelsea. He also allowed his players to express themselves on the pitch and I think it is the right thing to do.' Milan travel to Verona on Sunday as they look to close the gap on league leaders Juventus. Essien is currently playing under Inzaghi at Milan with the club sitting fifth in Serie A on eleven points .