Time and life take multiple paths, often causing the fate of many players and coaches to slip beyond their control, which explains the current situation of Carlo Ancelotti.
Ancelotti has lost much of his credit within Real Madrid on various levels, to the point where rumors have begun circulating about the possibility of his dismissal and replacement by other coaches.
Despite this, the club quickly moved to reaffirm its confidence in the Italian coach, and the same sentiment was echoed inside the locker room, where some players who faced criticism after defeats against Barcelona and Milan were given support.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper “Defensa Central”, Ancelotti is facing unprecedented criticism, especially after the heavy defeats to Barcelona and Milan, which left deep scars that are difficult to overcome.
In this context, the Italian coach remarked after the loss to Milan at the Santiago Bernabéu: “I don’t think it’s unfair; it’s normal. When the team isn’t at its best, it’s normal to face criticism. When we win, we win together, and when we lose, we take responsibility as a whole, but we come out stronger.”
However, inside the dressing room, the situation seems clearer, with captains Luka Modrić and Dani Carvajal standing by the coach.
Real Madrid’s players want Ancelotti to continue as coach, first because he has helped them win all possible titles, and second because his continued presence would signal that the team has regained its balance and that ideal results are imminent.
Therefore, the team’s upcoming match against Liverpool in the Champions League represents an important opportunity to calm the atmosphere and relieve pressure at the Santiago Bernabéu. A defeat to the English team, along with complications in Real Madrid’s efforts to advance, could place the Italian coach in a difficult position that may be hard to escape.