Kashima.- The history of Carlo Ancelotti To get the best of Brazilian players, he makes him the indicated man to take the ‘Canarinha’ back to the top, the football legend, Zico, told AFP.
The Italian Ancelotti has promised to guide Brazilfive times world champion, to the scepter next year at the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, after becoming the first non -Brazilian coach to lead the team in six decades.
In Real Madrid, he has cultivated Brazilians as Vinicius Junior, helping to turn the 24 -year -old into one of the biggest stars of the Spanish League, despite some beginnings marked by the teasing due to his lack of success in the door.
Zico is one of the best players that the iconic Yellow T -shirt of Brazil has ever used and believes that Ancelotti’s understanding and experience make him the ideal man for the position.
“Ancelotti played with Brazilian players, has been a champion coach with Brazilian players in several teams and has always praised Brazilian players and has placed them in a position to help them,” Zico told AFP in Japan, where the 72-year-old legend is an advisor to the J-League club, Kashima Antlers.
“He has a great understanding, loves football, and his focus on football is very in line with Brazilian thought,” he added. “That’s why I think it can succeed, it can help Brazilian players prosper with their knowledge, their ability and experience.”
With 65 years, Ancelotti has conquered five champions leagues and has directed the elite of European clubs, including Real Madrid, AC Milan and Bayern Munich. In his new stage he assumes the reins of a national team for the first time and becomes the first non -Brazilian coach since 1965.
For Zico, Brazilian coaches are no longer fashionable worldwide, pointing out a decrease in the number spread by outstanding points such as Africa, Saudi Arabia and Japan.
Classification still at stake
Zico, who has been a coach in several countries, including Uzbekistan, Iraq and India, believes that the Brazilian Federation had few options beyond seeking foreign candidates.
“It is not a good time for Brazilian coaches, not only in Brazil but throughout the world,” he said. “When it comes to Brazil’s team, if you are going to bring someone, it brings the best. As I see it, Brazil brought the best. For me it is the best, so I see anything to complain about.”
Brazil still has to ensure its ticket for the 2026 World Cup and is currently fourth in the South American classification table.
Ancelotti is the fourth coach of the ‘Canarinha’ since Tite resigned after the loss of quarterfinals against Croatia in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
The Italian faces some complicated games on his way to classify the World Cup, with high -rise visits to Ecuador and Bolivia, but Zico believes that Brazil can be one of the main contestants for the title if they avoid the unthinkable and ensure their place in the tournament.
“I think Brazil has an opportunity if Ancelotti manages to do a good job in the short time he has,” he said. “I think Brazil could become one of the contestants for the title. Why not? I don’t see any team in the world today as a favorite.”
