

Reports of Philipp Lahm retiring by the end of the season are a part of the news that Carlo Ancelotti didn't want to hear, the Italian manager obviously believes that his skipper still has a lot more to give. Talking to the press this Thursday ahead of Bayern's trip to Mainz this Friday, Ancelotti spoke about Lahm's chances of staying and Ribery signing his new contract with the club.
About Lahm, Ancelotti said: "I think Lahm is currently a very important player for this team and this also applies to next year. He's in good shape, I hope I can train him for the next few years. Lahm may be a player, a coach or a sports director. I hope he will still be a player next year. I was happy that Ribery has extended his contract," Ancelotti added.
"He is, like Robben, an important player. The talks are being held by the club, I have said my opinion internally. The important thing is to be at the top of the table at the end of the season and win the title. In my last season in Madrid, we won 22 games in a row from September to December, but in the end we were not champions. Leipzig are a very good team and have started very well into the season. I'm sure they'll be a big opponent until the end of the season."
Finally, when asked if he was going to watch El Clasico, Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that only if Bayern win their match at Mainz: "It depends on how we play. If we lose, I'll cry and not look at the game. "
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