Tottenham Hotspur has turned its gaze to another 'trophy manufacturer,' Carlo Ancelotti (66), ahead of the new season.
British 'Give me Sport' reported on the 2nd (Korean time), "Tottenham is considering Ancelotti as a candidate for the next manager," stating, "As the future of manager Ange Postecoglou becomes uncertain, Ancelotti has been included in the list along with Marco Silva and Andoni Iraola. Tottenham is placing weight on Ancelotti.
The report noted that "Ancelotti, with his abundant winning experience, is someone desperately needed by Tottenham, which has not had a trophy for a long time."
Manager Postecoglou is facing rumors of being dismissed, regardless of his performance in the UEFA Europa League. As the Premier League has a record number of losses (19), there are analyses suggesting that Tottenham has already lost confidence in him, and the possibility of terminating the contract is being discussed, regardless of whether he advances to the final or wins.
Matt Law from the British 'Telegraph' also reported, "Even if Postecoglou wins the UEFA Europa League, his position is not guaranteed. The likelihood of separation is high not only if he fails to advance to the final but also if he fails to win."
There is a view that Ancelotti's name being connected to Tottenham is somewhat unexpected. After playing for AS Roma and AC Milan, he began his coaching career as the coach of the Italy national team and has managed clubs such as Parma, Juventus, AC Milan, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Bayern Munich, SSC Napoli, and Everton, while also having led Real Madrid twice.
At Chelsea, he achieved a double, at PSG he won the league title, and at Bayern he stood atop the Bundesliga, while at Real Madrid he collected numerous major titles, including the Champions League. Notably, after returning in 2021, he harmonized with young talents such as Vinicius and Federico Valverde, dominating all competitions including La Liga, the Champions League, the Copa del Rey, the Super Cup, and the Club World Cup.
This season is different. Real Madrid was eliminated in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, showed inconsistent performance in the league, and ended up without a title in the Copa del Rey, leading to growing questions about Ancelotti's tactical management. The issues of dependency on certain players within the team and the operational concerns with fewer variables during matches are also subjects of criticism.
As a result, rumors of a breakup between Ancelotti and Real Madrid are intensifying, and while a previously strong possibility of him joining the Brazilian national team is facing difficulties, the chances of his return to a European club are being raised again.
Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal is also targeting him, but Tottenham is also making a call to the leader with the most winning experience to create a new turning point.
The problem is that there is no guarantee that this choice will lead to a positive outcome. The failures of high-profile managers such as José Mourinho and Antonio Conte at Tottenham have caused skepticism among fans. The question arises within the fandom, "Is it necessary to bring in another top-tier figure for trophies again?"
Meanwhile, Edin Terzić, the former Borussia Dortmund manager, is also mentioned as a candidate for the next manager alongside Ancelotti. 'Give me Sport' previously reported on the 1st, "Former Dortmund manager Edin Terzić wants the position of Tottenham's next manager," indicating that Tottenham wants Ancelotti while Terzić desires to be at Tottenham.
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