Brazil legend slams Ancelotti, calls for Rossi in Argentina squad | OneFootball

Emerson Leão, a historic world champion goalkeeper in 1970 and a reference for the Brazil national team, surprised with an analysis that mixed criticism of Carlo Ancelotti for his role in charge of the Scratch and praise for the current performance of Agustín Rossi in Flamengo, to the point of asking for the goalkeeper to be called up by Lionel Scaloni to the Argentina national team.

The former goalkeeper, who played in four World Cups (1970, 1974, 1978 and 1986) and defended the Canarinha jersey in 105 matches, spoke with Super Deportivo Radio (Radio Villa Trinidad) and made clear his position on the choice of the Italian, who is the first foreigner to command the Verdeamarela: "For me it was a negative surprise his choice, not because of Ancelotti's ability, but because he is a foreign coach. I am disappointed. In South America it is different to have a foreigner on the bench of the national team. It's like having a Dutch or Spanish coach in Argentina. It will be difficult for Brazil to be world champion with Ancelotti, not because of him, but because of the circumstances of our football".

In addition, Leão was emphatic about the current state of Rossi, who has consolidated himself in the Fla and is having a great time under the three posts: "Rossi is at a very high level and deserves something better. He arrived without much press, waited for his opportunity and today he shows that he has a performance good enough to be in the Argentina national team. He has the confidence and quality to play. His participation in the Scaloneta would enhance him even more. He deserves to be observed by Scaloni".

With these statements, a Brazilian legend not only cast doubt on the immediate future of his team under Ancelotti's command, but also praised an Argentine goalkeeper who is vying for a place in the world champion's goal.

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