Brazilian legend slams Carlo Ancelotti: “Fire him”

Carlo Ancelotti is in trouble: Brazil’s loss in the friendly against Japan has heightened doubts and skepticism surrounding the coach from Reggiolo, who, following the disappointing World Cup in North America, has yet to turn around one of the least talented Seleções in history.

In Brazil, many have pointed the finger at him—the first foreign head coach of the Seleção in 80 years—and even a legend like Romario has called for his dismissal. “Ancelotti, pack your bags and get out! No one is questioning your career—you’re one of the greatest coaches world soccer has ever seen—but you’ve proven that with club teams. With the Brazilian national team, you haven’t proven you’re up to the task, and we’ve had enough!” the 1994 World Cup champion told RTV.

Romario had already criticized Ancelotti after Brazil’s elimination against Norway at the World Cup. “The time has come to show you have the courage to make a decision. Fire Ancelotti! You can’t mess around with the Seleção jersey. We can’t risk throwing away another World Cup. The time to act is now.”

According to the former striker, the former Real Madrid coach “didn’t understand the dynamics of working with a national team and, above all, didn’t understand what Brazilian soccer and the green-and-gold jersey are all about.”