Carlo Ancelotti believes the secret to his success is his relationship with his players.
“The owner or president is the person who controls the club,” Ancelotti said. “The coach’s job is to keep him happy. But the key to success, as a manager, is your relationship with the players. Important clubs and important players succeed when the environment is correct. The players must enjoy their work and feel free to express their talents.
“This is my approach. I have worked with some of the most important players, like Ronaldo, Ibrahimovic, Kaka, Zidane, but the best are easy to work with because they are so professional. Their winning mentality, professionalism, helps the manager. Of course, sometimes I become angry, but usually my relationship with the players is calm.
“I like to speak with them and have a good relationship with them, but it doesn’t mean I don’t have to be strong in some aspects of my job. But this is my style and I feel good about it.
“Still, I may be the coach, but others have great experience and knowledge, so it is important to use all of those people to get the right answer and to solve any problems. It is a collective approach. You should work with the staff already at a club, help to develop them and also help the club develop its structure. I have always done this.”