Legendary former Real Madrid manager an option to replace Carlo Ancelotti | OneFootball

Real Madrid’s crushing 0-4 loss to Barcelona has sparked significant debate about Carlo Ancelotti’s position at the club. After the match, many have questioned whether the Italian manager’s role is at risk, especially given Real Madrid’s uneven start to the season.

With the team’s form in question, reports about possible replacements have started swirling, with Zinedine Zidane emerging as a name of interest.

According to the information relayed by Manuel Bruna through Mundo Deportivo, Zidane, who achieved great success with the club in the past, is seen as a potential replacement if Ancelotti’s situation worsens.

A complicated scenario

The outlet mentions that despite the interest, bringing him back would be complicated, as the Frenchman is currently more interested in eventually taking over as the manager of the French national team.

Carlo Ancelotti’s future has been a topic of discussion. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

Although Real Madrid hold a special place in Zidane’s heart, his ambitions seem to be focused elsewhere, making his return unlikely in the immediate future.

However, as many know, things can change quickly with Real Madrid, and Zidane’s name often surfaces in moments of turmoil.

Real Madrid stand with Ancelotti

In the immediate aftermath of the loss, Real Madrid’s board is standing by Ancelotti. Despite the frustration, those in charge have chosen to take a calm, reflective approach rather than making any hasty decisions.

Officially, the club has made it clear that there is confidence in Ancelotti’s ability to get the season back on track. Although the start of the campaign has been challenging, there is still a firm belief that Ancelotti can guide the team to better results.

Amidst this discussion, Xabi Alonso’s name has been put forward too, but his arrival is ruled out, at least until the end of the season.

Regardless, Real Madrid feel there are not many names in the market at the moment who can replace Ancelotti, which is another reason why the team management is putting their faith in the Italian.