Bayern Munich manager Carlo Ancelotti explains about his tactics and practices which he follows to get best out of his players.
The Italian has enjoyed an impressive career as a player and equally successful as a manager. He has enjoyed numerous trophies along with two Champions Leagues with his previous clubs. Ancelotti took over at Bayern Munich in summer after Pep Guardiola departed to Manchester City.
He enjoyed a good start to life in Germany. Ancelotti then suffered a slump as his team was not playing the best of football as it is expected from Bayern. The team started improving after he switched to a 4-2-3-1 formation which the players played under Guardiola. He admitted that he is flexible with formations.
"“No, no. In practice, we would try out different formations. It always depends on the match, on the opponent that day.”“When my players would rather play in a 4-2-3-1 than a 4-3-3, then they should do that. Other things are important to me: rhythm, playing intensity, careful interplay, organization. Those are things that can be improved in every system.”"
In an interview with Süddeutsche Zeitung, Ancelotti also explains about his demands from the players. The Italian is famous for being an easy going manager, but he admits that he is strict about discipline in training.
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The Bayern Munich boss also focussed on the importance of the interaction between the players. He believes that the players of this era are more engaged in social media. The Italian admitted that how he allows his players an off time with his family and doesn’t believes in lengthy training sessions.
"“It’s true, I would like to have a good relationship with my players. Many people confuse that with softness – but that is not quite right. Discipline, following rules, and respect are important to me.”“That is why I sometimes avoid lengthy training camps or retreats. When the players are home, they have to talk to their wives and children. Some of them spend three hours on their screens when they are on a retreat. When I was a player, interaction at training camps was more intense.”"
Bayern Munich ended the year on a high with a lead of three points at the top of the table in Bundesliga. Ancelotti’s men will be hoping to continue their good run of form when they resume after the winter break.