Ancelotti faces pressure to secure Champions League or Copa del Rey trophy
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is under immense pressure to secure either the Champions League or the Copa del Rey trophy this season, failing which he might face the axe. However, former Chelsea player and football pundit Gus Poyet has thrown his weight behind the veteran Italian coach, urging Real Madrid to keep faith in him.
Poyet believes that there is no better substitute than Ancelotti on the market, and he should continue as Madrid’s coach as it is what the team needs. He states that Ancelotti is one of the best coaches in history and a very special one. Although rumors have linked him with the Brazil job, Ancelotti has claimed that he intends to see out his contract with Real Madrid until 2024.
Madrid’s strongest contender to win Champions league
Gus Poyet supports Real Madrid to win the Champions League for two consecutive seasons. Poyet feels that Real Madrid’s biggest rivals could be Bayern Munich and Manchester City in 2021/2022. However, Poyet predicts that Real Madrid will beat Chelsea in the quarterfinals of the tournament.
The first leg between Real Madrid and Chelsea will take place on April 12 at the Santiago Bernabeu, while the return leg at Stamford Bridge will be played on April 18. Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly has praised Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema as “the best striker in the world.” Benzema was instrumental in last season’s quarter-final clash between Real Madrid and Chelsea, scoring a hat-trick after only breaking his Ramadan fast 15 minutes before kick-off.
Gianfranco Zola predicts Manchester City to win UEFA Champions League
Former Chelsea star Gianfranco Zola predicts Manchester City to win the UEFA Champions League this season. Manchester City has won four out of the last five Premier League titles but has failed to succeed at continental level. The Citizens will face Bayern Munich in the quarterfinals this week, who is a sixtime winner of the competition and last won the title in 2019-20.
Chelsea will play against Real Madrid in the quarterfinals, and Frank Lampard, the caretaker boss of Chelsea, is confident about the team’s chances in Europe. However, Lampard urges Chelsea fans not to attend the match against Real Madrid if they’re worried about their team’s chances. Currently, Chelsea stands in 11th position in the Premier League.
Ancelotti better suited for club games than a national team coach
Poyet also feels that Ancelotti is a better day-to-day coach suited for club games than for managing a national team. Although many illustrious coaches like Xabi Alonso, Mauricio Pochettino, and Julian Nagelsmann have been linked with the Real Madrid job, it is ultimately up to the fans whether they have more confidence in them than Ancelotti.
In conclusion, Real Madrid faces intense pressure from fans and critics alike to secure either the Champions League or Copa del Rey trophy this season. While Poyet believes that Ancelotti is a special coach and one of the best in history and could lead Real Madrid to their next victory, it will ultimately depend on whether his players can deliver on-field performances.
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