Real Madrid ace Cristiano Ronaldo insists he hasn't been criticising coach Manuel Pellegrini this week when discussing potential candidates for the Chilean's job.
Ronaldo has backed both England boss Fabio Capello and Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho for the Real job in interviews this week.
But he insists: "I'll be honest, I like people with a winning mentality. And I do not mean Mourinho or another coach. I am very happy with Pellegrini. He's doing very well and is helping us a lot."
"For me, the most important person is the coach. Talking about other coaches is not my intention. We must have respect for Pellegrini. I wish for him to continue at Real Madrid for one, two or three years."