According to reports, two days after Carlo Ancelotti’s appointment as the head coach of the Brazil national team, which has been met with mixed reactions from football figures in the country, Brazilian media outlet Marca Brazil interviewed locals about their views on Ancelotti’s role with Seleção. The responses were intriguing—some believe Ancelotti is the best choice, while others think a Brazilian coach should have been selected instead.

The first interviewee said: “In my opinion, the Brazilian national team should give opportunities to Brazilians. Ancelotti has many titles and is an important figure in football, but there are talented Brazilians who could take this role. There was no need to go for an Italian coach for Brazil.”

Another fan, João, commented: “An ordinary coach doesn’t come to a team that has won the World Cup five times. Carlo is a winner, and they know that well across the ocean. In my view, Ancelotti is a great coach and will be very beneficial for the team. He is a highly promising manager with numerous titles and an impressive track record. Only he can help the team.”

Another Brazilian supporter, Alan, responded: “He is highly qualified, keeps an eye on players regardless of their status, and this gives him an advantage over other coaches who sometimes deal with players who think they are above instructions.”

Roberto shared his thoughts: “There are good Brazilian coaches; I don’t know the reason for choosing him, but I welcome him. In my opinion, we could have evaluated a Brazilian instead of looking abroad for the national team. This way, Brazil could progress and improve.”

Lastly, a fan named Luis said: “I have no problem with foreign coaches, but I have concerns about the national team. The team, especially within the country, faces many issues. Therefore, hiring a big-name coach is to hide managerial problems.”