Davide Ancelotti: Learning From Carlo to Lead Brazil's Tactics

Brazil's assistant manager Davide Ancelotti pulled back the curtain on the national team's World Cup preparations in a BBC Sport interview with tactics expert Umir Irfan. The son of legendary coach Carlo Ancelotti offered rare insight into his coaching philosophy and how his father's tactical legacy is shaping Brazil's approach to the 2026 tournament. Ancelotti's coaching DNA comes directly from Carlo.

Working in elite football at club level, Davide has absorbed his father's tactical principles and adapted them for international football. The interview revealed how Carlo's influence runs through everything from match analysis to strategic decision-making, demonstrating how coaching legacies transform across generations while maintaining their core values. As part of Brazil's coaching staff, Ancelotti is instrumental in the team's tactical development heading into 2026.