Nothing about him seems excited: Carlo Ancelotti (left) smiles, and Vinicius Junior smiles back. Image: Picture Alliance
He wanted to end his career as a coach, but now Carlo Ancelotti is more important than ever at Real Madrid. Also because something sets him apart from Simeone, Klopp or Guardiola.
“I don’t know anything about football. But I think Real Madrid plays good football.” It’s such succinct sentences, delivered last week after a 1-1 draw against city rivals Atlético Madrid in a laconic tone and with a slightly bored-looking face, that make Carlo Ancelotti a special coach make.
Nothing about him seems excited, he never seems angry, only every now and then he raises his left eyebrow, which has become his trademark. With this composure, the Italian is extremely successful. His record: 13 titles with AC Milan and AS Roma as a player, including two European Cups.