In difficulty on the Real Madrid bench, Carlo Ancelotti finds himself under pressure. A dismissal of the Italian coach cannot be ruled out, hence the return of the Zinédine Zidane rumor. But for its part, the Catalan press ensures that the Frenchman remains solely focused on Didier Deschamps' position with the Blues.
It is well known that Florentino Pérez is not the most patient president with his coaches. The Real Madrid boss can quickly part ways with a coach before the situation becomes irreversible. No one is therefore surprised to learn that Carlo Ancelotti already finds himself under threat. After the slap received in the Clasico (0-4 for FC Barcelona), the Merengue continued with another poor performance at home, this time against AC Milan (1-3) in the Champions League.
Zidane will not replace Ancelotti
These results can only irritate the management, which is also aware of Carlo Ancelotti's difficulties in managing his stars since the arrival of Kylian Mbappé this summer. It would not be surprising if Florentino Pérez turned to a coach who would be unanimous in his locker room, and who would be capable of imposing strong choices. The profile corresponds in particular to Zinédine Zidane who has obviously proven himself in the Spanish capital. During his first stint on the Real Madrid bench, the Frenchman achieved the feat of winning three consecutive Champions Leagues.
An unforgettable period for Florentino Pérez. But for his part, Zinédine Zidane has definitely turned the page. According to information from Mundo Deportivo, the Frenchman is absolutely not considering a third experience as Merengue coach (after 2016-2018 and 2019-2021). Even though he has a good relationship with the Real Madrid president, the former playmaker is in no rush to coach. His one and only objective remains the position of coach of the France team. The one that Didier Deschamps ensured until the 2026 World Cup.
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