Why Gareth Bale and Paul Scholes back Carlo Ancelotti for Man Utd job
Gareth Bale and Paul Scholes have united in their praise for Carlo Ancelotti, identifying the legendary Italian as the ideal candidate to revive Manchester United. Bale believes Ancelotti’s tactical simplicity and elite man-management could finally stabilise the Red Devils following a period of immense coaching turnover.
Gareth Bale and Paul Scholes have united in their praise for Carlo Ancelotti, identifying the legendary Italian as the ideal candidate to revive Manchester United. The former Real Madrid star believes Ancelotti’s tactical simplicity and elite man-management could finally stabilise the Red Devils following a period of immense coaching turnover.Bale has joined Red Devils icon Scholes in claiming that Ancelotti would be a "great" choice to take over the hotseat at Old Trafford. The Welshman, who enjoyed a trophy-laden spell under the Italian at Madrid, believes the veteran tactician has the specific "genius" required to restore Man Utd to their former glory.The endorsement carries significant weight given Bale’s history with the 66-year-old. Having made almost a century of appearances under Ancelotti across two stints at the Santiago Bernabeu, Bale witnessed firsthand the methods that secured Champions League and Copa del Rey titles. Bale is convinced that the current Brazil head coach possesses the rare blend of tactical flexibility and psychological insight needed for the Manchester pressure cooker."I think he would do great [at Manchester United]. He's not just the manager, he is a coach as well. He can do the tactical stuff [too]," Bale told Sky Bet when discussing the prospect of Ancelotti moving to the Premier League giants. "Wherever Carlo goes, I think he would do an amazing job, just because he gets everyone on board."If you go into a big club, you've got good players, whether they're performing at the time or not. Like Man United, they have been the last few weeks, but, prior to that, they hadn't been performing, but they've got good players. He'll get the best out of players and will just simplify things, which you see now with Michael Carrick. He's simplifying a lot of things that the previous manager was doing, and you're getting results. So that's Carlo's genius, getting the best out of the players and just making it simple."Previous comments made by Scholes echoe that sentiment, arguing that United’s stars need a manager who makes them "feel like a million dollars" while commanding the room with an undeniable presence. Speaking on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast, the legendary midfielder admitted he is desperate to see a veteran leader of Ancelotti’s ilk arrive. He said: "The perfect one out there - I say perfect - Ancelotti is still out there."I know he is coach of Brazil... he is the perfect one for Manchester United where you think he will make players feel a million dollars. And he has the experience of winning stuff."Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reportingThe focus remains on Carrick as he attempts to turn his temporary stint into a permanent role. He tasted his first defeat in charge of the club with a painful 2-1 loss at Newcastle, and the manager will be looking to get the Red Devils back to winning ways when they host Aston Villa at Old Trafford on March 15. The match is crucial as both teams sit tied on 51 points from 29 matches in third and fourth place in the Premier League table respectively, with both aiming to secure Champions League qualification.
The Rave Reviews for Carlo Ancelotti
Gareth Bale, who thrived under Ancelotti at Real Madrid, has endorsed the Italian coach as having the specific 'genius' required to restore Manchester United. He praises Ancelotti's ability to simplify tactics and get the best out of players, noting that this approach has been evident under the current interim manager, Michael Carrick.
Paul Scholes' Endorsement
Paul Scholes, another United legend, echoes Bale's sentiments by highlighting the need for a manager who can instill confidence in the players and command respect. Scholes believes Ancelotti's experience and winning mentality make him the perfect fit for the Red Devils.
The Carrick Factor
With Michael Carrick currently at the helm on an interim basis, the focus is on his performance and whether he can secure a permanent role. Despite a recent defeat to Newcastle, Carrick's simplification of tactics has shown promise, with both United and Aston Villa vying for crucial Champions League qualification.

