Carlo Ancelotti has been formally appointed as the next manager of the Brazilian national team. This confirms that he will depart Real Madrid at the conclusion of the season and will not lead the squad to the Club World Cup.
One of his first actions as manager is reportedly to recall former Real Madrid midfielder and legend Casemiro to the Brazilian squad.
According to the Brazilian news portal Ge Globo, the manager has declared his intention to rely on two seasoned Brazilian players, Neymar and Casemiro, and considers them the team's leaders going ahead.
Carlo Ancelotti might make his biggest Real Madrid mistake with Brazil too
Although Casemiro has recently performed admirably, his fall is undeniable. However, Ancelotti's continued reliance on him echoes his old practice, and Real Madrid suffered as a result.
Carlo Ancelotti is unable to understand that experience is not the only ingredient in winning. These experienced players, who he constantly relies on for experience, must also be good. Yes, Casemiro has performed admirably for Manchester United recently, but he is not the same player he once was.
Similarly, at Madrid, the manager is usually obsessed on the regulars, providing little opportunities to those who are young and need to grow by playing more.
Brazil have a relatively young team, and it is encouraging that the manager is relying on Casemiro and Neymar to lead the squad, but he must be careful not to repeat the mistakes he made in Madrid.
According to the news, Ancelotti is set to launch his Brazil endeavor in June. This is also one of the reasons why his arrival was revealed so abruptly, even before his departure from Madrid was confirmed.
Brazil have always been keen on getting him and are moving quickly on the project he has in mind. At Real Madrid, on the other hand, Xabi Alonso is closer than ever to join.