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Carlo Ancelotti has expressed his full support for Jose Mourinho's potential return to Real Madrid, stating he can do a fantastic job. He also defended the professionalism of the current players at the club.
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Ancelotti gives full backing to Mourinhoâs Real Madrid return: âCan do a fantastic jobâ
Carlo Ancelotti has publicly backed the possible return of Jose Mourinho to Real Madrid while also defending the mentality and professionalism of the clubâs dressing room.
Now managing the Brazil national football team, Ancelotti spoke to The Athletic about several topics related to his time at Real Madrid, including criticism often directed at the players.
During the interview, Ancelotti strongly dismissed suggestions that the Real Madrid players lack discipline or ignore tactical instructions from the coaching staff.
âIt gives the impression that Real Madridâs players do whatever they want. Thatâs not true. Itâs complete nonsense. Thatâs not true!
âThe players⊠when I was there, I had an idea, and I tried to discuss it with them to see if they agreed or not. We even did that in the Champions League final.â
The former Real Madrid coach also explained that communication and collaboration with players formed an important part of his management style during his time at the Santiago Bernabeu.
âWhen I have an idea, the player has to be part of it. I donât want to impose a strategy. But that doesnât mean we donât have a strategy.â
He then defended the tactical structure behind Real Madridâs recent success, adding,
âWe had a strategy, and a solid one, because we won two Champions Leagues in four years, and the players were very focused on following it and sticking to the plan.
âThe idea that Real Madrid donât want to follow a strategy isnât true.â
Ancelotti stated that he fully supports Mourinho's potential return and believes he can do a fantastic job.
Ancelotti dismissed claims that the players lack discipline or ignore tactical instructions from the coaching staff.
Ancelotti is currently managing the Brazil national football team.
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While defending the squad, Ancelotti also admitted that Real Madrid are currently dealing with an important transition period after the departures of several experienced figures in recent years.
The Italian highlighted the exits of Casemiro, Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, Karim Benzema and Nacho Fernandez as major losses both on and off the pitch.
âReal Madridâs difficulties⊠the older generation of players needs to rebuild. In recent years, Real Madrid has lost some very important players: Casemiro, Kroos, Modric, Benzema, and Nacho.
âThe atmosphere in the squad is important. It comes from these players, who have more character, more personality and more leadership.â
He also added that he believes âReal Madrid needs time to rebuild that atmosphere in the squad, which previously brought them so much success.â
Lastly, with Mourinho continuing to be heavily linked with a return to Real Madrid ahead of next season, Ancelotti also made it clear that he fully supports the possibility of the Portuguese coach taking charge again.
âIâm absolutely delighted that heâs returning to Real Madrid. He can do a fantastic job, just as he always has at every club heâs been at,â he added.