Davide Ancelotti said his coaching identity has been shaped by ideas from several managers, not one single influence, as he prepares to accompany his father Carlo Ancelotti on Brazil's staff at this summer's World Cup. [1]
The 36-year-old said he is fascinated by the work of Pep Guardiola, Jurgen Klopp, Roberto de Zerbi, Diego Simeone, Unai Emery and Carlo Ancelotti. He said: "In football, it is difficult to say that one manager inspires you" and added that Guardiola "was cutting edge, a pioneer." [1]
Ancelotti said his aim is to build a side with more than one way of playing. "My dream is to have a team that can do different things at the highest level," he said. [1]
The report said he has taken his first head coach role in charge of Botafogo before joining Brazil's set-up. It also said the interview came after that job and before his move into the national team camp for the World Cup. [1]
Ancelotti's background includes early exposure to top-level football. The report said he went to Parma's training ground with his father when he was 6 and met Gianluigi Buffon there. Carlo Ancelotti has won 5 Champions League titles as a manager. [1]
