Ancelotti's son David was interviewed by the media and talked about his comments and feelings about Real Madrid players. At present, David has left Real Madrid to help his father handle the Brazilian team's work.
Q: There is a name that we all remember in our hearts, Vinicius. What kind of person is he on and off the court?
A: We are lucky to continue working with him. He is a player who has made great progress. Judging from his growth process when he just came to this day, it is simply amazing. I think he is a kind-hearted person. He is a very good guy, he works very seriously and has no malice.
He may be emotional during the competition because it may be what he needs, like many high-level athletes. This is part of the game. He is not the first, nor will he be the last. He knows his weaknesses and needs an environment to help him. He doesn't need an environment that always blames him.
Q: Have you talked to him a lot?
A: We don’t talk much more than we talk to other players. We have a great relationship with all the players. Vinicius helped us win the game. For example, he scored two goals in two Champions League finals. He is a player who has won a lot of games and I personally will be forever grateful to him.
This is the view of a person who has worked with him for four years, and I believe I know him because we spent a lot of time together. Again, high-level football players sometimes need to fight during the game. All great players have experienced this. Some people can handle this situation well, such as Maradona or Messi; others face challenges, such as Ronaldo or Michael Jordan. I want to say that Vinicius on the court is different from Vinicius off the court: He is a kind-hearted person off the court.
Q: Is it difficult to manage a player like Mbappe?
A: Managing talented players has never been a problem. My dad has been handling this very well. Mbappe is a very friendly, easy to get along with and train. So, if you ask me, I would say we have no problems with management.
Q: When did you say "I want to be a person like my father" when you were a child?
A: Started from a very young age. I have always dreamed of becoming a professional football player. But when I realized that I might not be able to achieve this dream, I decided to be a coach. So I started learning because my career as a player wouldn't be very long.
Q: Has your identity (An Shuai’s son) brought you a lot of trouble? How many times have you heard people say that you are here because of your father?
A: I'm used to it. I think this will accompany me throughout my life. It makes me work harder and face negative reviews more strongly. I can't change this. What matters to me is that in my work environment, people recognize my work. There are always people outside who don’t like you, and I can’t do anything about it and I don’t care anymore.
Q: Last year, someone said that the person who really trained the team was not Ancelotti, but David...
A: I completely deny these statements. People always say something...