Carlo Ancelotti tipped as Manchester United’s “saviour” | OneFootball

Coach Carlo Ancelotti is focused on his work with the Brazilian National Team for the 2026 World Cup, but he remains highly regarded in the European market. Former assistant to legendary coach Alex Ferguson at Manchester United, Rene Meulensteen stated that the Italian coach would be the perfect option to pull the English team out of its crisis.

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“Carlo Ancelotti is the man with the kind of pedigree who can handle this because he’s been through it all and knows what a winning culture is,” he said.

Frequent problems at United

Since Ferguson’s retirement, United has alternated between projects and accumulated frustrations, even recording its worst results of the modern era — such as dropping to 15th place in the Premier League last season and early eliminations from cup competitions. Recently, the club dismissed Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim,

Meulensteen points out that part of the problem lies in the lack of alignment between the coaching staff and management. “It’s crucial to have the coach’s role very clear, and that’s where Amorim struggled,” he said.

On an interim basis, Michael Carrick has taken over until the end of the season, while United considers candidates like Thomas Tuchel, Gareth Southgate, and Luis Enrique. For Meulensteen, however, Ancelotti would have the autonomy and authority needed to restore a competitive environment at Old Trafford — someone who, according to him, “wouldn’t listen to anyone but his own plan.”

United is now trying to reorganize the season with the tough task of facing Manchester City and Arsenal in the coming rounds, while also deciding its future on the bench for 2026-27. For Meulensteen, the club needs someone with real decision-making experience — something that, in his words, “Ancelotti has in abundance.”

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