Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has expressed his approval of Carlo Ancelotti’s arrival to the Brazilian national team. The player highlighted the need for a renowned coach like the Italian, winner of five Champions League titles.
Casemiro, who had the privilege of being coached by Ancelotti for three seasons at Real Madrid, where they won two Champions League titles and a LaLiga championship, did not hesitate to praise the coach.
After Tite’s departure, I think it had to be him. Brazil needed professionals like him, needed a big name like him, someone who commands respect.
Casemiro
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced that Ancelotti will end his time at Real Madrid at the end of the season and will take over on May 26, becoming the first foreign coach in the history of the national team.
This guy is exceptional. It’s incredible the way he talks about soccer, the way he understands soccer. Let’s enjoy it, because win or lose, when this guy talks about soccer, he has charisma, he has the power to make the players perform at their best, to bring out the best in them, to bring out their best qualities.
Casemiro
Ancelotti will face an immediate challenge at the helm of the “Canarinha”, as the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying campaign will resume with a match on June 5 against Ecuador, followed by a home match against Paraguay five days later.
Currently in fourth place in the table, the five-time world champions must finish in the top six to secure a direct spot in the 2026 World Cup, which will begin in just 13 months.
Ancelotti’s contract, according to reports, will be extended until the end of the 2026 World Cup, with an option for an extension.
I am happy that a coach of such stature is leading the Brazilian national team, [but] I am a little sad that it is for a short time. Because, man, I say that I know him personally, I know him very well, and only a year… it’s not enough time. We needed more. For me, in my opinion, given the circumstances, he should have been there sooner.
Casemiro
Regarding a possible return to the Brazilian national team, Casemiro, who has not played with Brazil since October 2023, left the door open, but was optimistic.
It’s difficult to talk about returning to the national team. It’s inevitable that when you talk about the greatness of a coach like that, you’re closer to winning. Of course, I’ll say it again, it’s not certain that Brazil will win now. But when you have a coach of that stature and he goes to the Brazilian national team, of course you feel it, of course you want to return to the Brazilian national team.
Casemiro
This week it was reported that Real Madrid is finalizing details for Xabi Alonso to replace Ancelotti as coach.
