Carlo Ancelotti, coach of Real Madrid, is going through a period of uncertainty after the team’s tough defeats against the Barcelona and Milan. These results have raised questions about his continuity in office, in a context where the board prioritizes performance in all competitions.
After the Classic against Barcelona in the Santiago Bernabéu, The alarms in the white locker room have started to ring. Despite generating some scoring opportunities, the team failed to convert them, resulting in a defeat for which the fans and a large sector of the press blamed the Italian coach.
Later, in the Champions League, Madrid suffered again, this time against Milan, with a score of 1-3. Result that compromised his position in the tablemaking it difficult to qualify for the next phase. During the match, the Rossoneros applied an approach that limited the offensive actions of the merengue team, highlighting high pressure and defensive solidity as key factors.
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After these results, criticism has emerged towards Ancelotti’s tactical decisions. Part of the press and fans They question the effectiveness of the strategies used, while the team fails to consolidate regular performance in crucial matches. This has revived doubts about whether the coach is the right choice to lead the club towards the season’s goals.
In the midst of this situation, possible replacements for Ancelotti have been mentioned in case the results do not improve. According to information from sports media, names like Raúl and Xabi Alonso They are emerging as options to take over the bench in the future. In addition, there is speculation that Ancelotti could not renew his contract at the end of the 2024-2025 season.
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However, although it is known that the continuity of the Italian coach is practically ruled out, it is suggested that his replacement in the white house would be a man from the heart of the club. From Spain it is revealed that Santiago Solari would assume command as DT as interim until waiting for Xabi Alonso takes over in mid-2025.
For now, Ancelotti remains in office, with the expectation of improving the team’s performance in the coming games, especially in European competition.
Fountain: Antenna 2