Former Real Madrid goalkeeper Santi Canizares feels Carlo Ancelotti’s departure could have been handled better after it was announced this week that the Italian will leave the Bernabeu at the end of the season to take charge of Brazil, with everything set to change on May 26.
“I’ve always shown respect and admiration for Ancelotti, and soon everyone will be remembering what he’s done,” Canizares said on Radio Marca. “Normally, coaches leave when they don’t meet their objectives; it’s very difficult to do what (Toni) Kroos did.”
Canizares, who made his name as Valencia’s number one after leaving Madrid, also said, “The one who’s out of the picture is the Brazilian Football Federation; Ancelotti is a victim of how things are rushed and done badly.”
On the arrival of Xabi Alonso as Ancelotti’s replacement, Canizares added: “I have no idea what we’ll see with Xabi Alonso, but what I do know is that when a new coach arrives, there’s a psychological change in all the squads.”