Former Real Madrid boss reminds critics of Ancelotti’s legacy – ‘Example of football knowledge’ | OneFootball

As rumours continued to swirl about Carlo Ancelotti’s exit from Real Madrid in the past, many respected voices in football stepped forward to share their thoughts.

The latest to do so is Vicente del Bosque, a former coach of both Spain and Real Madrid, who spoke honestly about Ancelotti’s legacy and the likely arrival of Xabi Alonso at the helm.

Del Bosque began by highlighting just how impressive Ancelotti’s time at Madrid has been.

“We can talk about several things, first of all, Carlo Ancelotti’s career, which has been magnificent; he’s had a fantastic run, and it’s going to be difficult for everyone who comes,” he began saying.

When asked about Xabi Alonso possibly taking over, Del Bosque did not seem surprised. He recalled his time coaching Alonso and praised both him and Sergio Busquets for their strength in midfield during Spain’s golden years.

“Well, our strength was there in the midfield, between him and Busquets, who were heavily criticised, but in the end, they were very important men for us,” he said.

The qualities that make a successful Madrid coach

Del Bosque also spoke about what it takes to thrive at a club like Real Madrid. “Leading a group well brings dignity to what Ancelotti has done,” he noted.

Carlo Ancelotti is set to leave Real Madrid. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

According to him, managing egos and maintaining unity in the dressing room is just as important as tactics. “Ancelotti has shown both football knowledge and the ability to keep a balanced locker room.”

On the club’s treatment of Ancelotti, Del Bosque chose not to criticise or praise too strongly, simply stating,

“I don’t have any opinion on that. I think he’s being exemplary in all his responses.” This shows his respect for how Ancelotti has handled the situation with calm and professionalism.

When comparing club management to leading a national team, Del Bosque explained that working with a club day in and day out often leads to more friction. Still, in both roles, what matters most is credibility.

“Normally, on a day-to-day basis, there’s more friction with players on a team and less so on the national team. Ultimately, it’s about a coach being credible, becoming credible to his players, and I think that’s what drives a locker room,” he concluded.

Source: Mundo Deportivo