During his tenure at Goodison Park, Carlo Ancelotti led Everton to 12th and 10th place finishes in the Premier League. Despite his efforts, he was unable to elevate the club to higher standings. Many speculated that his managerial career was nearing an end after his departure. However, the media's predictions proved wrong when Real Madrid, one of the biggest clubs in the world, brought him back for a second stint.
Carlo Ancelotti's appointment at Everton in 2019 was met with high expectations.
The club hoped that his experience and tactical prowess would bring significant success. Unfortunately, results did not meet the club's aspirations.
Despite his past successes with clubs like AC Milan, Bayern Munich, PSG, and Napoli, Ancelotti's time at Everton ended without notable achievements, leading to his departure.
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In 2021, Real Madrid found themselves in need of a new manager after Zinedine Zidane's departure.
Many names were floated as potential replacements, including Raul, Massimiliano Allegri, and Antonio Conte.
However, in a surprising move, Real Madrid reappointed Carlo Ancelotti. His return to the club marked his second managerial stint, having previously managed Real Madrid from 2013 to 2015.
Upon his arrival, Ancelotti signed a three-year contract.
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Critics doubted whether his pragmatic style would mesh with the club's modern tactical demands, especially after Zidane's struggles against high-pressing teams like Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League.
Rebuilding the Squad
The situation at Real Madrid had changed since Ancelotti's first tenure. Key players from the "La Decima" era, such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Sergio Ramos, Iker Casillas, and Pepe, were no longer at the club.
Ancelotti had to rebuild the squad with new talents like Eduardo Camavinga and David Alaba.
He also relied on experienced players like Karim Benzema, Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, and Dani Carvajal, as well as rising stars like Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo. Ancelotti's tactical adjustments and squad management paid off.