After only one full season at Allianz Arena, Bayern Munich have sacked manager Carlo Ancelotti following Wednesday’s 3-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, the club’s heaviest defeat in the Champions League group stages for 21 years. The German who replaced Pep Guardiola last summer, was sacked after a meeting of the club’s board on Thursday 5 months after winning the League.
Chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, said “The performance of our team since the start of the season did not meet the expectations we put on them. The game in Paris clearly showed that we had to draw consequences. Sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic and I had an open and serious discussion with Carlo today and informed him of our decision. “I would like to thank Carlo for his cooperation and regret what has happened. Carlo is my friend and will remain so, but we had to make a professional decision for the benefit of FC Bayern. I now expect the team to have a positive development and absolute performance, so we can reach our goals for this season.”
Jurgen Klopp,,Ancelotti’s assistant Willy Sagnol, former Borussia Dortmund manager Thomas Tuchel and Hoffenheim’s Julian Nagelsmann are among the leading names to succeed him.
Carlo Ancelotti appoints son as assistant coach
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Bayern Munich coach, Carlo Ancelotti has joined the growing list of managers who have appointed their sons important roles in football. The former Chelsea handler has named his son, Davide Ancelotti as the club’s assistant coach.
The 27 year-old who worked as a fitness coach at Real Madrid during the
latter’s spell was an ex youth player at AC Milan but went on to study sports
science after failing to measure up at the Serie A club. He became promoted to
Assistant Coach after learning the German language for 8 months.
latter’s spell was an ex youth player at AC Milan but went on to study sports
science after failing to measure up at the Serie A club. He became promoted to
Assistant Coach after learning the German language for 8 months.
He explained his new role on the club’s official YouTube channel, ‘My
job at Bayern is to support the coaches both in training and in pre-match
preparations, as well as during games.
job at Bayern is to support the coaches both in training and in pre-match
preparations, as well as during games.
‘On the training pitch, I explain exercises or just
help out with the language. My father speaks German but doesn’t understand
everything yet. I can speak German well because I’ve been studying the language
for eight months. I like the language – it’s difficult but I find it very
interesting.
help out with the language. My father speaks German but doesn’t understand
everything yet. I can speak German well because I’ve been studying the language
for eight months. I like the language – it’s difficult but I find it very
interesting.
‘I’m looking forward to learning many things here
as a coach, but also as a person, like a new culture and a new language. The
atmosphere at Bayern is incredible. You can sense the tradition. Despite being
such a big club, it’s like a family and the atmosphere reflects that.
as a coach, but also as a person, like a new culture and a new language. The
atmosphere at Bayern is incredible. You can sense the tradition. Despite being
such a big club, it’s like a family and the atmosphere reflects that.
‘I felt that way at AC Milan too and it’s very
difficult to find something like that.’
difficult to find something like that.’
Conte will be a success at Chelsea – Ancelotti
Former Real Madrid coach, Carlo Ancelotti has backed his countryman, Antonio Conte to succeed at Chelsea. The Italian will officially take over from interim Chelsea manager, Guus Hiddink after after Euro 2016.
The ex Chelsea coach told July’s edition of FourFourTwo Conte has what it takes to do the job.
“Conte is a hard worker: really serious, really professional and always focused on his job. “Chelsea are getting a top manager who will look at all the little details.
“Coming to England from Italy, he will find a different world: less pressure, no violence, a great atmosphere, full stadiums – just totally different from Italy at this moment. He can definitely be a success at Chelsea.
“The club has a lucky relationship with Italians. There was Gianluca Vialli, me, and then Roberto Di Matteo, who helped them to win the Champions League.”
Jose Mourinho paid for lack of motivation – Carlo Ancelotti
Carlo Ancelotti will “pay” for this statement. I can bet Mourinho has this recorded. Lol. Till he lands a new managerial role.
The Italian has said that he believes Chelsea’s failures this season have been due to a lack of motivation amongst the players. The new Bayern coach said the club’s former manager lost his job at Chelsea after failing to motivate his players.
He told Goal: “The most difficult job for a coach is keeping the squad motivated, because within a group, both one that is doing well and doing badly, there are always problems to resolve.
“When things are going well, there is a risk of relaxation; when things are going badly, obviously there is a loss of confidence. The coach must always keep a good balance in that sense, lifting the confidence levels particularly when things don’t seem to be working.
“It was a little bit of this that Mourinho paid for; the fact that the team had not started like last season, when they had a tremendous desire to do well after a bad year. This year it was exactly the opposite and he paid for the lack of motivation among the players.”
He added. “We’re always speaking of great teams. The important thing is to find a good player-coach relationship and to carry forward your ideas, managing to convince the players of the strength of your ideas. ”
“Imposing things on players is never good. It’s important to find in the group a belief in that which you are doing and to make sure it is accepted by all.”
Bayern confirm Ancelotti will replace Guardiola as coach
Pep Guardiola’s departure from Bayern Munich has been confirmed by the club. He will be replaced by ex Real Madrid coach, Carlo Ancelotti. The Spaniard whose 3-year contract
with the German club will expire at the end of the season has won 5 titles (and still counting) for the club.
Bayern chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge confirmed the news on today to Bild newspaper.
“We are thankful to Guardiola for all he gave our club and hope to celebrate more success in the current season,”
Meanwhile 56year-old Ancelotti will sign a three-year contract to take over Bayern this summer.
“With Ancelotti we have another very successful coach coming to Bayern. We are looking forward to working together.” Rummenigge added.
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Carlo Ancelloti discusses Messi’s return to Barca squad.
Former Real Madrid coach, Carlo Ancelloti has countered insinuations emanating
from some circles that the duo of Neymar and Suarez will take the back seat
after Barcelona forward, Messi returns to the squad.
from some circles that the duo of Neymar and Suarez will take the back seat
after Barcelona forward, Messi returns to the squad.
The Argentine made his long-awaited comeback last weekend after
suffering a knee injury in a Liga game against Las Palmas on September 26. The duo have kept the throne clean in his
absence scoring 11 goals in 11 games.
suffering a knee injury in a Liga game against Las Palmas on September 26. The duo have kept the throne clean in his
absence scoring 11 goals in 11 games.
Speaking to Goal ahead of the UEFA Champions League clash against Roma.
Ancelotti pointed out that: “Messi’s return is not good news for Roma. It’s
true that Suarez and Neymar are doing very well but clearly Barca with Messi
are something else. Messi brings goals, quality. He brings everything!
Ancelotti pointed out that: “Messi’s return is not good news for Roma. It’s
true that Suarez and Neymar are doing very well but clearly Barca with Messi
are something else. Messi brings goals, quality. He brings everything!
“He brings enthusiasm to his team-mates, who know that they have
by their side a player capable of unlocking any game at any moment.
by their side a player capable of unlocking any game at any moment.
“It’s obviously better to play a Barca without him. Messi’s presence will
only relegate Neymar and Suarez to the background in terms of media coverage,
because on the field they do certainly not reside in the background.”
only relegate Neymar and Suarez to the background in terms of media coverage,
because on the field they do certainly not reside in the background.”
Ancelotti also mentioned that the on and off field bond between the trio played a major
role in last season’s victory for the Blaugrana. The trident ended their last
campaign with a combined total of 122 goals, making them the highest scoring
attacking threesome in Spanish football history.
role in last season’s victory for the Blaugrana. The trident ended their last
campaign with a combined total of 122 goals, making them the highest scoring
attacking threesome in Spanish football history.
Carlo Ancelotti thanks Madrid and players after sack
After two seasons at the Bernabeu Santiago, Carlo Ancelotti has been relieved of his job as Real Madrid manager. The reason for his sack isn’t far-fetched. The club has had a disappointing season, losing out on all competitions.
The announcement was made by Real Madrid president Florentino Perez today:
“I want to tell you that we have decided to relieve Carlo Ancelotti of his duties as Real Madrid coach. It’s been a very difficult decision for the board but as I always say, we haven’t come here to take the easy decisions but the best decisions for the institution.
“Carlo Ancelotti in these two years, has won the affection of the board and my personal affection and that of the fans. Carlo is part of our history. But as we all know, in Madrid the demands are great. We think it’s time for a new impulse which can allow us to win new titles and achieve our maximal level of competitiveness.
“With our great team, talent and hard work we can give satisfaction and success to our fans. I want to thank Carlo for his hard work in the last two years and tell him this is still is house and home. Next week we will know the name of the new coach of Real Madrid.”
The Italian however took to his official twitter page to appreciate the club, fans and players for their support all through the years.
”I’d like to keep in mind this two fantastic years at Real Madrid. Thanks to the club, the supporters and my players. #HalaMadridYNadaMas
He becomes the 9th Manager to be sacked by the club in 12 years. He won 4 trophies during his spell at the club; Champions League,
Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup and Copa del Rey
Real Madrid boss, Ancelotti knows fate today
Real Madrid boss, Carlo Ancelotti’s chances of managing the club next season are 50-50. Although the Italian hasn’t confirmed his departure but he’s decided to take a year out to focus on his health.
His second spell at the Spanish club has been quite disappointing and there are reports that would be replaced by Adriano Galliani or Raphael Benitez.
The former Chelsea handler who knows fate today disclosed that if he is shown the exit door at the Bernabeu, he won’t be taking any managerial role from any club for now.
“I said it in the press conference and I repeat: I will stop for a year. Also because I have a very serious reason for stopping. I have to have an operation because of my cervical stenosis. For some time, it has been affecting my hands and if I lose any more time, it could pass into legs, so I have an appointment for surgery. And, frankly, I do not know how long I have to be physically stopped, in terms of the post-operative phase and the subsequent rehabilitation.
He continued,”It will be a pleasure to host Galliani for dinner, but I cannot change my programme. I will have the operation in Vancouver, Canada, where I have already got a house with my wife. I will rest, between Madrid and Canada. Because the two years at Real have been very tough, believe me.
“Nobody can imagine how much training Real takes out of you, in terms of physical and nervous energy. Then, I will return home for another event: in a month, my grandson will be born. That’s something that I cannot and do not want to miss.” He stated.
Carlo Ancelotti Wins La Liga Manager of Month for November
12 Points! 12 matches! 15 goals! To say life appears to be going well for Real Madrid coach, Carlo Ancelotti would be putting it mildly. For his team’s stellar displays in the Spanish league, the Spanish Professional Football League, (LFP) has named him the La Liga Manager of the Month of November.
A statement on LFP website reads, “These numbers, together with the side’s scintillating form and their splendid month, added to Ancelotti’s talent to get the best from players like Isco, James Rodriguez and Marcelo mean that the Real Madrid manager is the Liga manager of the month.”
The statement continued, “With him on the touchline, the Whites are experiencing their best ever winning run in all competitions, beating the record previously set by Jose Mourinho and Miguel Munoz.”
Carlo Ancelotti on Di Maria's exit from Real, "He left to earn more elsewhere"
So Angel di Maria’s reason for leaving his former club, Real Madrid was all about more bucks. Speaking on the Argentine’s exit, Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that he left for Manchester United when the club could not meet his huge pay-packet demands.
The former Chelsea manager told Cadena COPE, “Di Maria? I was in agreement with the club. There are times when the club needs to say no. You can’t change the policies of the club for one player. Di Maria asked for a lot of money and preferred to leave to go find it. The club couldn’t give him the money he wanted. They say that I’m the manager of the club; of course, I coach for the club, not for the players.”
Di Maria joined The Red Devils few months back on a British record of £59.7million after a four-year stay at Santiago Bernabeu.