Post: Ancelotti used Esteban to "kill the chicken and scare the monkeys"; Ancelotti improved the Brazilian team s defense

Sports 1:43am, 18 November 2025 103

"Daily Mail" talked about the reform measures Ancelotti made after coaching the Brazilian team. His management and coaching skills have been reflected.

Before Brazil's friendly match against Tunisia, when Esteban steps onto the training ground, he must maintain 100% concentration at all times. If he slacks off even a little bit, Ancelotti will immediately criticize him. Although the 18-year-old has performed very well in the national team recently, Anshuai even stated that he would not hesitate to exclude him from the squad if necessary.

The famous Italian coach is known for his calmness in the locker room and on the sidelines, but he will never back down when necessary. Esteban has already experienced the consequences of disobeying Commander An's orders. During the international match in October, when the Brazilian team was preparing for a friendly match with South Korea, Ancelotti severely criticized the Chelsea youngster during a training session in front of the entire team.

According to reports, Esteban repeatedly ignored Ancelotti's instructions to press the full-backs in training, which angered Ancelotti. Brazilian media reported that during a training session, Ancelotti shouted to Esteban: "I'm only going to say it once, you either do what I say or you leave."

Obviously, such a threat had a miraculous effect. Esteban scored two goals in the subsequent game, helping the Brazilian team beat the opponent 5-0.

In his 30-year coaching career, Ancelotti has worked with many talented young players, KakΓ‘ and Vinicius are just two of them. Now, Esteban is the latest, and Anshi is using his famous management skills to ensure the rising star remains humble.

Esteban clearly appreciated this tough love, and he responded positively both privately and publicly. Anshi is not always harsh on him, and recently allowed him to miss training to take his driving test, for which Esteban is very grateful.

In Brazil, Esteban is nicknamed "Mesinho". He scored a wonderful goal in Brazil's 2-0 victory over Senegal. This is Ancelotti's fourth victory in six games since taking over the Brazilian team, showing the coach's growing influence, especially the improvement on the defensive end, especially the clean sheet data.

After the game, Ancelotti was full of praise for Esteban. This was the Chelsea star’s 10th appearance in the national team. He will now hope to continue this fine form as Brazil face Tunisia in Lille.