After Real Madrid defeated Chelsea 2-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal match, Vinicius Junior praised Carlo Ancelotti as the best manager in the world and expressed his optimism that the Italian will be able to lead him for both club and country.
Vinicius assisted striker Karim Benzema’s close-range goal that gave Madrid the lead in the 21st minute at the Bernabeu on Wednesday.
Shortly after Ben Chilwell’s dismissal in the second half, substitute Marco Asensio then extended Madrid’s advantage.
Ancelotti’s contract with Real Madrid expires in 2024, and he has been frequently mentioned as a candidate to take the vacant Brazil national team this summer.
Despite leading Real Madrid to the quarterfinals of the Champions League and the Copa del Rey final, he has come under criticism after falling 13 points behind Barcelona in the LaLiga title race. off.
“Let’s hope it’s both!” Vinicius said, laughing, when asked by reporters if he would prefer Ancelotti as Madrid or Brazil coach.
Vinicius Jr. wants Carlo Ancelotti to manage Real Madrid and Brazil 😅 pic.twitter.com/jqJkbDvAQM
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“For me, yes [he’s the best coach in the world]. I don’t know about everyone else, but for me and for the players here, he is.”
“I see myself playing at my best, winning a lot of Champions Leagues like Karim [Benzema] has, like Luka [Modric] has,” Vinicius said, when asked if he views himself as a future Ballon d’Or winner.
“They’re great players who’ve been here and written their names in the history of the best club in the world. I hope I can sign [with Madrid] forever.”
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