Former Real Madrid forward Ivan Zamorano recently shared his admiration for Carlo Ancelotti, commending the coach for his outstanding qualities both on and off the field.
Zamorano emphasized that Ancelotti is not only an excellent coach but also a remarkable person. He praised Ancelotti’s intelligence, highlighting how it is enhanced by his wealth of experience and his skill in managing the complexities of a high-profile dressing room like Real Madrid’s.
“I find him exceptional, not only as a coach but as a person,” Zamorano remarked. “He has great intelligence, reinforced by his personality and his experience in knowing how to handle a complex dressing room like Real Madrid’s, and finding the best solutions when the team needs them.”
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Zamorano also took the opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of Ancelotti’s son, Davide, who serves as an assistant coach. “I would like to pay tribute to Davide, who I feel is underrated. He plays a very important role in managing the team.”
In an interview with AS, Zamorano touched on various topics, including the potential compatibility of Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr., as well as Real Madrid’s current form, offering insights into the club’s evolving dynamics.
When discussing Kylian Mbappe’s role in the team, Ivan Zamorano highlighted that Carlo Ancelotti often places the Frenchman in the number 9 position, rotating him with Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo when all three are on the pitch. While acknowledging that Mbappe is not a traditional number 9, Zamorano expressed confidence that, much like Cristiano Ronaldo, Mbappe will eventually adapt and thrive in the role.
When asked about the compatibility between Mbappe and Vinicius, Zamorano was optimistic. He explained, “Of course. Great players can always play together. I played with Marcelo Salas in the Chilean national team, and we were very similar.”
Zamorano added that although Mbappe may not be a natural center forward, he is likely to evolve into one over time, as Cristiano Ronaldo did. This flexibility could enable Mbappe to seamlessly complement Vinicius, reinforcing the belief that great talents can coexist and succeed together on the same team.