Ancelotti's bold gamble

So it happened. After months of speculation, denials, and characteristic enigmatic smiles, Carlo Ancelotti finally left Real Madrid to follow the call of samba.

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) officially announced what everyone knew but no one dared to say aloud - "Carletto" will relinquish his hot seat at Bernabeu to become the man who risks his reputation by rescuing the five-time World Cup champions now mired in crisis.

Ancelotti's reasoning

Frankly, this is not the ideal time to leave Real Madrid. Ancelotti has just endured a disastrous season – being knocked out of the Champions League by Arsenal, silently watching Barcelona pull ahead in the La Liga title race, and most painfully, losing in the Copa del Rey final.

This Italian man is leaving as his market value as a coach is at its lowest point in years. Is this the action of a master strategist or simply an old man lacking the courage to face the coming storm?

Meanwhile, Brazil is desperately searching for a savior. The yellow-and-green team – once a symbol of flair and efficiency in football – now looks like a ghost of itself, wandering aimlessly through major tournaments. Ironically, the team that once redefined world football with its "jogo bonito" (a metaphor for a specific style of play) now has to rely on a 65-year-old Italian, renowned for his safe and pragmatic tactical philosophy.

For Ancelotti, he faced a harsh reality at Real Madrid: three Champions League titles and two La Liga titles were no longer enough. Despite possessing achievements that most coaches can only dream of, the former AC Milan manager could not escape the shadow of failure.

Real Madrid is not a place for the weak or those tired of pressure. And perhaps that's why Ancelotti chose Brazil – a team willing to accept defeat as long as they lose gracefully.

Ancelotti will leave Real Madrid after the 2024/25 season concludes.

What is the curse of greatness? It's the inability to ever stop winning. Ancelotti inadvertently became a victim of his own success. The man once dubbed the "King of the Champions League" is now considered a coach no longer fit for the pinnacle of European football. Cruelly, his first disappointing season erased all memory of his previous victories.

Real Madrid never mourns those who leave. They replace them and they move on. Xabi Alonso, the former playmaker of "Los Blancos," is being groomed to succeed Ancelotti. This isn't an appointment; it's a homecoming. Alonso is not only a Real Madrid legend but also the embodiment of the football philosophy the club has always pursued – intelligent, controlled, and decisive.

But is Alonso ready for the immense pressure at Bernabeu? Managing a young and enthusiastic team like Leverkusen is one thing, but steering a ship full of huge egos like Real Madrid is something entirely different.

At Real Madrid, defeat is not an option, and even draws are considered a disaster. This is where even the greatest coaches sometimes cry in the dressing room after a match.

For Ancelotti, Brazil is the ultimate test. The Italian strategist, who has conquered every possible club title, will now try his hand at international football – a field he has never touched before. This is not just a tactical challenge, it's a cultural one.

Can Ancelotti – who often prefers to communicate through subtle gestures and meaningful silences – overcome the language barrier to convey his football philosophy to a team known for its freedom and improvisation? Perhaps this is precisely what Brazil needs – a coach who knows how to manage stars without arguing, someone confident enough to allow talented players like Neymar, Vinicius, and Rodrygo to express themselves freely while maintaining the tactical structure. Ancelotti isn't a revolutionary; he's a master manager – one who knows how to maximize the potential of his players without imposing a rigid system.

Is this trade-off worth it?

Ancelotti is staking his legacy on the Brazilian national team. If successful, he will go down in history as the man who revived a sleeping giant.

If he fails, the former AC Milan manager could become a final note in Brazilian football history – a failed and forgettable experiment. But perhaps this is precisely what led Ancelotti to leave: the opportunity to prove that he is not just a product of the Real Madrid system, but a coach who can succeed anywhere, with any team.

Ancelotti's new destination is the Brazilian national team.

For Real Madrid, the loss of Ancelotti could be a blessing in disguise. The club needs a breath of fresh air, a new vision to rebuild the team after a disappointing season. Xabi Alonso, with his perfect blend of Madrid's legacy and modern philosophy, could be the man to lead "Los Blancos" back to the top of European football.

Ancelotti's journey from Madrid to Brazil is not a farewell; it's a new chapter in the story of one of the greatest coaches of all time. The man who conquered Europe with his enigmatic smile and expressive eyebrows will now test himself in South America – a continent where football is not just a sport , but a religion.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid continues to do what they do best: adapt, evolve, and conquer. With Xabi Alonso, the team not only has a new coach; they have an icon, someone who understands the club's DNA and is ready to write their legendary story.

One chapter ends, another begins. But in the world of football, nothing is permanent – ​​not love, not loyalty, and certainly not promises. Ultimately, the only thing that remains is legacy. And both Ancelotti and Real Madrid are gambling their legacy on these bold decisions.

Source: https://znews.vn/cuoc-danh-doi-tao-bao-cua-ancelotti-post1552983.html