Carlo Ancelotti, set to take over as Brazil's national team coach after his Real Madrid exit, is being hailed by Brazilian football legends as one of the best in the world. Former stars like Felipe Melo, Dunga, and Mauro Silva expressed hope that Ancelotti’s experience and discipline can revive the struggling team. However, they caution that his arrival won’t solve Brazil's deeper, long-standing structural issues.

Brazil has had four coaches since Tite’s departure in 2022 and currently sits fourth in World Cup qualifying with only six wins in 14 matches. Legends noted Ancelotti's global football insight as a strength, but emphasized the need for unity, discipline, and structural reform to bring Brazil back to its former glory. With 24 years since their last World Cup win, national expectations are high—but so is the pressure.