The Italian coach admitted that the team he wanted to join in the Premier League was Liverpool, even if he ended up training Everton, his rival.
It is well known that Encelotti returned to Real Madrid in the summer of 2021, leaving Everton, after having offered to the Merengues during a search for coaches. He confirmed the story to Armando Ceroni on his podcast “Larmandillo”, the Merengues having apparently wiped a refusal of Massimiliano Allegri the same summer.
“In fact, I called them. The previous year, I called them to find out if they had available players, and Everton had recruited James Rodriguez. The following year, I learned that they were looking for a coach, and when I told them, I told them that they had to find a good one. »»
Ancelotti began his premier coach career in 2009, taking the direction of Chelsea and winning the championship in his first season. Ten years later, he returned to England.
Carlo Ancelotti from Everton to Liverpool?
“My dream was to train Liverpool, but I found myself in Everton and I lived their rivalry. Today, I am a real Everton supporter. I really liked the atmosphere, because there is an incredible passion for colors. We also feel the pain that Liverpool supporters have felt for so many years and who continue to excel in the Premier League today. ”
The Red Devils were of course responsible for his most painful defeat, after being led by three goals to beat his AC Milan team on penalties. Ancelotti pointed out that the Liverpool goalkeeper, Jerzy Dudek, was not really on the line at the time of penalties.
“During the 2003 final, I sent three defenders to draw the penalties – Serginho, Kaladze and Nesta – because I couldn't find anyone else. I also withdrew Pirlo and Rui Costa, but it was not easy to find five shooters. In 2005, everything was good, except that Dudek was there, and with the current rules, all the penalties should have been withdrawn. »»
Anclotti also indicated in the interview that he had not accepted the position of Italian coach before, because he always appreciates the daily preparation with the players. His future at Real Madrid being seriously uncertain, Ancelotti may well consider an offer from Brazil at the end of the season this summer, thus offering him a new chance to play as a national team.
