The noose tightens around Carlo Ancelotti. Announced on the departure by influential media as The Athletic Following elimination in the Champions League against Arsenal and a poorly engaged liga, the Italian coach seems to live his last weeks on the Real Madrid bench. Criticized for the results and certain choices, “Don Carlo” sees his future darkening. But in this climate of distrust, one of his predecessors, also passed by the White House successfully, wanted to publicly defense and call the club to show gratitude to the most successful technician in the history of the C1.
This voice that rises to defend Ancelotti is none other than that of Fabio Capello. The experienced Italian coach, who directed Real Madrid twice, spoke about Telemadrid To plead the cause of his compatriot. His message is clear: Real must process Ancelotti with respect. “I hope they will not fire Ancelotti and that they will show him the same respect he has for Real Madrid, “Said Capello, visibly touched by the situation: “I see Madrid suffer, with Carlo, the president and the fans. »»
Ancelotti defended beak and nails by a colleague.
For Capello, Ancelotti is not solely responsible for current difficulties. He pointed out the extenuating circumstances that weighed up the Madrid season:
“This year, he had a lot (of problems), with many injuries, having to build a defense in each match. »» But the former England coach insisted on the absence of a metronome in the middle: ” And there is a lack of conductor like (Toni) Kroos in the midfield. It was very noticeable. »» According to him, this lack is crucial because “This is where the game and the filter are born to defend. It is the heart of the team. Even the coach “The most titled in the world cannot always solve problems,” he concluded.
Fabio Capello goes up to the niche for Ancelotti
If Fabio Capello defends Ancelotti, his intervention also recalls, in hollow, his own efficiency on the Madrid championship bench. In just two seasons spent at the club (1996-1997 and 2006-2007), the Italian with a strong character had won two titles of Spanish champion. It is as much as Carlo Ancelotti in six seasons accumulated during his two passages (2013-2015 then since 2021), even if the latter has garnished the trophy cabinet with two additional champions leagues since his return. A statistical comparison which, without calling into question the argument of Capello, perhaps underlines a difference in approach or success in Liga.
Will the call for “respect” launched by Fabio Capello find an echo with Florentino Pérez? While the press already announces Xabi Alonso as the designated successor and the fate of Ancelotti seems sealed, the intervention of a figure like Capello adds a discordant and respected voice to the debate. He recalls the objective difficulties encountered by Ancelotti this season. It remains to be seen if this will be enough to influence a decision which already seems to be taken in high places.
