Ancelotti is uncertain about his future

Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti is uncertain about his future with the club

He has not yet opened talks over extending his contract with president Nasser Al-Khelaifi.



Ancelotti joined in December 2011 on a two-and-a-half year deal, but the final year is optional and must be renewed by PSG, who currently top Ligue 1, depending on results this season.



The Italian tells L'Equipe: "We will see how things stand at the end of the season and, if the club is happy, and me too, we will continue," but he adds: "If the club is not happy, I will have no problem changing."

Martin Kelly eyes end-of-season return

Liverpool defender Martin Kelly has claimed that he intends to return to fitness by the end of the season.

The 22-year-old has been absent for the Reds since September, when he ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.



"I've been taking my time with this injury and making sure that I'm spot on with all parts of the rehab," Kelly told the official website.



"This is not an injury that you can mess about with, so I've been taking it steadily. We're hitting all the targets and I should be fit before the end of the season."



Kelly recently penned a new long-term deal at Anfield.

Sergio Ramos aims to stop Van Persie

Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos has insisted that the Spanish giants must be aware of Manchester United's in-form striker Robin van Persie.

The Dutchman is likely to start against Los Blancos in the first leg of the Champions League round-of-16 clash at the Bernabeu on Wednesday.



"Van Persie is on very, very good form," The Guardian quotes Ramos as saying. "We hadn't seen him this good for years. He's quick, strikes the ball well, he's a constant nuisance.



"[Wayne] Rooney's different. He's hard-work, heavy going. He enjoys the physical challenge. I prefer that, to be honest. I like that defender versus striker battle, that challenge."



Meanwhile, former United defender Gary Neville believes that the Red Devils will have to double up on Cristiano Ronaldo in order to stop him from controlling the game.

Downing in limbo over Liverpool future

Liverpool winger Stewart Downing has suggested that he could leave Anfield in the summer transfer window.



The 28-year-old has managed to fight his way back into the team under manager Brendan Rodgers, and while he has stated that he is "happy" under the current regime, he has hinted that he is not guaranteed a place at the Merseyside club.



"I'm happy with how it's going at the minute, but whether that changes in the summer I don't know," Sky Sports News quotes Downing as saying.



Downing moved to Liverpool from Aston Villa in 2011.

Buffon: 'Juventus can win Champions League'

Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon believes that his side can win the Champions League this season.

The Italian champions will take on Celtic in the last 16, the first leg of which will be played in Glasgow on Tuesday.



"Juventus are back at top level of European football again - and we believe this could be our year," he told the Scottish Sun.



"We showed in the two games against the current European Champions Chelsea that we should now be taken very seriously.



"We have got a squad full of quality - and there is a real determination that this will not just be our season in Italy but also in Europe."



Buffon added that Juventus are not underestimating Celtic and admits that winning in Glasgow will be difficult.



"We are taking Celtic very seriously for sure," said the 35-year-old.



"Not just in beating Barcelona, but their performance in the group stages in general showed they are a very dangerous team.



"Especially in Glasgow it will be very tough. All the Celtic supporters will be fired up - but we are normally used to playing in such atmospheres."



Juventus last won the Champions League in 1996.

Starting role delights Lamps

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard admits he is delighted by his recent form for both club and country.

Lampard celebrate his goal against Brazil in a friendly game last week.

The 34-year-old is the subject of continuing speculation as to where he will be playing his club football next season - but served up a reminder of his powers with his ninth goal in his last 14 Blues appearances in Saturday's 4-1 win over Wigan.

Lampard, who may yet be offered a new contract by Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, then continued his good form in England's 2-1 friendly win over Brazil in midweek as he coolly side-footed home the winner.

"It's not rocket science: the more you play you get sharper and you get match fit," Lampard told Chelsea TV. "Since I've been able to play regularly I feel like I've got sharpness and the confidence.

"I'm 34, you still need confidence of playing regular games. It certainly helps me, to get flow in your game; you ask any player that, I'm not on my own there.

"When you're playing regularly and you do start playing well, scoring goals, whatever position you're in, it's enjoyable to keep playing and it helps.



"You have to have an eye on the squad - it is a long season - so I'm not expecting, or asking, to play every single game. (But) it seems to me recently I've been able to play every three or four days, I've enjoyed it."

Sir Alex wary of Madrid threat

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says the UEFA Champions League is Real Madrid's ultimate goal ahead of Wednesday's last-16 first leg at the Bernabeu.



Los Blancos are currently 16 points adrift of La Liga leaders Barcelona and have recently slipped up against Granada, Valencia and Osasuna domestically.

With little hope of defending their Spanish crown, Ferguson believes opposite number Jose Mourinho will be determined to steer Real to claiming Europe's top trophy for the first time in 11 years at Wembley in May.

Ferguson said: "I think their target is the European Cup. They got a bad start in the league and were chasing their tail a bit because Barcelona's form has been incredible. I think Jose has set his targets firmly on the European Cup, no doubt about that.

"It can be harder for us but there's a bit of pressure for them too. At this moment in time we're involved in three things. Jose has still got the semi-final of the Copa del Rey, they play Barca next week and then again in a league game before we play them on the Tuesday at Old Trafford. So they've got a big programme themselves.



"You look at English football and say it's a very, very difficult programme and every game is hard but you look at Madrid's programme at the moment and it's also very difficult. Every game is hard."