2019/20 Carlo Ancelotti

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Everton coach Carlo Ancelotti knows what Nicolò Zaniolo is going through after ACL tears in both knees. ‘He could go into a deeper role the way I did.’

Roma starlet Zaniolo ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee back in January, had only just made his comeback when he suffered the same injury to his left on Monday during Italy’s 1-0 Nations League win in Holland.

“I was watching and realised straight away what had happened. Unfortunately, I’ve been through it, so I know how horrible it can feel,” Ancelotti told La Gazzetta dello Sport.

“I will call Zaniolo over the next few days, to reassure him. I can guarantee he’ll be back stronger than ever. I got hurt 40 years ago, but surgery has come forward in leaps and bounds since then, while rehabilitation techniques are also constantly improving.

“I am sure that Zaniolo will become a world class player, which is good for Roma and Italian football.”

When Ancelotti’s knees buckled in the early 1980s, again playing for Roma at the time, he changed his playing style and role to limit the amount of running required.

“Zaniolo has remarkable technique and can do what he wants. I won’t rule out the possibility he could go into a deeper role the way I did, becoming a great midfielder.”

Ancelotti describes his injury setbacks and remembers those moments all too well.

“The first was October 1981, Roma-Fiorentina at the Olimpico. I chested down a throw-in, and when trying to free myself of my marker, I made a strange movement and felt the right knee just buckle. It was incredibly painful.

“I missed the 1982 World Cup because of that injury. I remember every morning the fitness coach would weigh me and get angry that I hadn’t lost a single ounce. Well, of course not, as every night Pruzzo, Conti and I would sneak in a plate of fettuccine…

“I won the Scudetto with Roma, something I hope Zaniolo too can experience. The second injury was in December 1983, at the Stadio Comunale in Turin. Huge game with Juventus, I jumped along with Antonio Cabrini, fell off balance and goodbye knee. The left, this time.

“More pain, more operations, more physiotherapy, more difficult moments.”

He went on to join Milan in 1987, becoming a key figure in Arrigo Sacchi’s Grande Milan side, which won the Scudetto, Champions League, Intercontinental Cup, European Supercup and Italian Supercup before retiring in 1992.

“I never thought of giving up, but every day is a special battle with my knees. They still hurt, but I keep running, going on the bicycle and taking free kicks. Zaniolo has to do the same, pull out that warrior spirit.

“Letting yourself get downhearted would be like letting these damned knees win, but I always say, you won’t get me, knees. My advice to Zaniolo is to follow what the medics say, don’t be in a rush, and you’ll see that in the long run, you will win this match.”

When Carlo speaks you listen.

 

[Brisan123]

Who would you think?

If he says Eddie Howe I’m getting my stadium jacket

 

[Brisan123]

Has an opportunity to become a legend here

By signing James he already has

 

[JammyP]

When Carlo speaks you listen.

Boss

 

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[Sphincter Sports]

Carlo fantastico magnifico, i wish he was my dad.

 

[gonetomorrow]

He's a big attraction for these top players obviously.

Somehow, you can't picture the likes of Rodriguez saying: "I was keen to work with Meester Allardyce" - not with a straight face anyhow.

 

[BrianSwan]

Have you played good football under Ancelotti?

 

[AsiaAsia82]

Btw has anyone been bothered to ask if his car got fixed or not?

 

[MikeH72]

Have you played good football under Ancelotti?

Unfortunately not because we've had to carry players like that useless lanky cart you gave us who basically put us a man down before a ball has been kicked. I'm sure we will see an improved style this season.

 

[Kenshin]

Have you played good football under Ancelotti?

Despite the results , yes actually in spells.

The games against arsenal and united we massively outplayed them and were just unlucky. Ironically it was siggurdsons fault we didn't best United at the time.

Generally since the restart we were awful but then one of the main reasons why has just been replaced in the last 7 days. Shows just how intelligent Carlos is to prioritise a whole midfield rather than try and integrate existing players around others.

 

[bcblue1878]

Press conference today apparently (?) alongside a certain Mr J Rodriguez, supposed to be 1.30 - no doubt Sky will show a couple of minutes at about 3.27!

 

[Ring master]

 

[Ring master]

SOME OF THE ANCELOTTI PRE MATCH SPURS P/C & RODRIGUEZ P/C


Ancelotti on signing James Rodriguez
We are happy to have these players. I think the club did a fantastic job, these players were the priority for us. We are really happy and now we are working to have a good season.I know the player [James] well. He did really well with me, I have a lot of confidence. He is a fantastic player and professional. The squad has improved and we are going to compete
I think the players that arrive understood we have a project with ambition for the future. They are happy to come here, be here now. They are going to work to bring their quality to the club


Rodriguez on Everton
I had a very, very good season with him, that's true to say. I've come here to this top club to achieve big things. The club has years and years of excellent history, I'm here to do well and it's something we can achieve together.

Rodriguez on ambitions
I'm the sort of person that always wants to achieve more. It's a new league and a very important, big league. I'm also the sort of person that learns every day, I've got a manager alongside me who I've worked with before and knows me very well.

Holgate ruled out, Mina and Gomes passed fit
Holgate is out, Mina I think is available, Gomes is available. They are going to check Delph tomorrow. I think the physical condition of the team is quite good, not at the top because pre-season was quite short.

Ancelotti's vow to fans
I know the passion our supporters have for us. They are really excited [by the signings], they want to have a club that is competitive in the Premier League. We can satisfy that desire this season, we will do our best for this.


Rodriguez on training and Everton squad
The training's been going really well. I've had four sessions and I can see the quality on display. We're perfectly set up with this squad to achieve what we want and need. I think the future is very promising, our plans are very positive."
Football is the same wherever you go. If you have the quality you can play in any league or country. Let's hope the settling in process happens really quickly


Rodriguez wants trophies
Why not? It's a club that means business, there are a lot of serious people at all levels who are determined to achieve. It's something which isn't going to happen overnight, it's a long term plan. But I've seen signs we can make progress." I think trophies definitely are a possibility in the short or long term.
Football is the same wherever you go. If you have the quality you can play in any league or country. Let's hope the settling in process happens really quickly

Ancelotti on Rodriguez adjusting to the Premier League
He has a lot of quality, I'm sure he'll show it in this competition. He deserves, with the quality he has, to play here. I'm sure he's going to show the quality he showed in different countries."

Carlo wants Europe
The goal we want to fight...is to reach Europe next season. We have this ambition. I think we can."

Carlo On Spurs Doc
Yeah I've seen it, it's really interesting. The documentary shows really well what happens in every club and how difficult the job of the manager is. I saw Jose in some situations, in my personal opinion, it was really good."


Rodriguez on Ancelotti reunion
He influenced me a lot, it's great to be back having a chance to work with the manager again. There's been a good feeling and relationship between us. I'm coming to a good club with a lot of history, I'm keen to play to the best of my ability."

Ancelotti on full-back options
Nkounkou is really young, he has no experience at this level, but he's shown good quality. He has a fantastic physical quality. Jonjoe is different, he knows the club, he's a player I have a lot of confidence in. I'm happy with both of them."

Ancelotti offers transfer update
I think with these three signings, we did a fantastic job. There is some opportunity to look until October 5 but honestly, I am satisfied with the squad in this moment."


Rodriguez on signing hype
The stuff that surrounds me, I don't pay so much attention to it. I focus on training hard every day and not pay to much attention to what happens outside the game. I'm here to learn and play well."

Rodriguez on fans' reaction
I've seen from my few days here the fans are what I like to cal proper fans. When the fans are so passionate, we want to give even more to try and make them happy. I've sensed that affection and I want everyone to know it's mutual."

 

[Terrarian]

Oh yeah we've got James and Ancelotti whoop whoop, sorry still excited