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FORMER Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has offered his support to axed Manchester United manager David Moyes.

Carlo Ancelotti has revealed he feels sorry for David Moyes[GETTY]

Moyes was sacked by United this morning after mounting speculation over his job at Old Trafford.

Ryan Giggs has been installed as the club's interim coach, until the end of the season.

Louis van Gaal is the bookmakers' favourite, while Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has also been touted as a possible successor to Moyes.

Moyes and Ancelotti came up against one another during spells at Everton and Chelsea [GETTY]

And ahead of his side's Champions League semi-final first leg against Bayern Munich tomorrow (19:45pm), Ancelotti offered the Scot his support.

"I feel sorry for David Moyes, but that's the life of a football coach, sometimes it doesn't go well for you and you are sacked," Ancelotti said.

"I'm sure Moyes is going to get another team and another opportunity, but I always feel bad when a coach is sacked.

"I am a little surprised because Manchester United don't normally do this."