3 overlooked manager options for Real Madrid if Carlo Ancelotti goes

Marcelo Gallardo

It remains a mystery why the current River Plate manager and former AS Monaco player is not coaching in any top European leagues after everything he has achieved. Gallardo signed in 2014, a couple of seasons after the team’s historic relegation, and instantly changed the dynamics of the club, which included winning the Copa Libertadores in 2015.

His sides play an attacking style of play, which has led them to win every domestic title possible and more continental success. On that occasion, Real Madrid fans got an idea of how his teams play up close when the Copa Libertadores final was famously moved to the Bernabéu where River Plate defeated their arch-rivals Boca Juniors to claim the title.

Despite the success, his lack of managerial experience in the European game and the fact he did not play for the club would make it extremely difficult to gain the immediate support of the fans.

Additionally, the pressure would increase on the club if the team does not start off the campaign in good form; especially if Raul continues to be the Real Madrid Castilla manager next season. In which case, the media would begin pushing the narrative of putting Raul in charge, which will intensify the pressure from the fans. However, the person that would be least phased by this is Gallardo as the Argentine media and fans are well known for their increased persistence. If the club and fans would be patient, he could be a successful choice.