2 weeks Ago By Anthony Nlebem
Embattled Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has admitted he could be sacked following Los Blancos’ Champions League quarter-final exit to Arsenal. The Italian tactician watched on as his team were beaten 2-1 at home on Wednesday, with the Premier League side securing a 5-1 aggregate victory to reach the semi-finals. Read Also: Arsenal dump Real Madrid to reach Champions League semi-finals The defeat marked Madrid’s 12th loss of the season, a stark contrast to two defeats they suffered during the previous campaign.
“It could be that the club decides to change [coach],” Ancelotti told reporters after the loss. “It could be this year or the next when my contract expires — there’s no problem. The day I leave, I can only thank the club.
Read Also: Four managers who may replace Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid “It could be tomorrow, in 10 days, in a month, or in a year. Whether my contract is up or not, I don’t care.” Ancelotti’s uncertain future has fueled speculation, with Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso — a former Madrid midfielder — and ex-Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp both linked to the job.
Despite their European disappointment, Ancelotti noted that Madrid are still in contention for other silverware. “We are still in the fight for La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Club World Cup this summer,” he added. Reflecting on the loss to Arsenal, Ancelotti admitted his team was outclassed tactically.
“The team gave everything in terms of attitude, but we just couldn’t get the job done,” he said. “Arsenal defended very well. We struggled to find space.
In terms of intensity, we were better, but it wasn’t enough.” The defeat has left fans and pundits questioning whether Madrid will act swiftly to bring in a new manager ahead of next season..
