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Capello: Brazil have chosen a winner in Ancelotti

Former Real Madrid coach Fabio Capello is backing Carlo Ancelotti for success with Brazil.

Ancelotti is on track to take charge of Brazil in 2024.

“He [Ancelotti] is the best. You don't win everywhere, in Europe, if you are not excellent. He even won with Real Madrid, the most demanding club and Madrid are similar to Brazil," said Capello.

“You can make no mistake and they [Brazil] have chosen somebody who doesn't make many errors.

“There is no time to coach, no time to form a group, generally, there is not enough time with national teams.

“He'd be lucky to find a solid group of players and some leaders who can listen. Then, of course, you need them to be in shape at the right moment. For example, with England, my players used to run like crazy for the entire season but were exhausted when they played for the national team. Look at Manchester City in the Champions League Final against Inter. They were not the team we knew.

“He must renew and rely on those he knows. Vinicius, Rodrygo, Militao…Luckily many others have played under him at a club level, such as Richarlison, Casemiro and Marquinhos.

“He must follow them with their clubs but it's quite easy given that almost all of them play in Europe."

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