Eberechi Eze has reignited an old Stamford Bridge debate by hailing a former Chelsea boss as the undisputed Champions League GOAT.
Chelsea’s modern identity has been completely forged by trophy-winning managers. Foremost among them is Jose Mourinho, the club’s most successful manager in history. Bursting onto the scene in 2004, he secured three Premier League titles, an FA Cup, and three League Cups across two unforgettable spells.
Following closely in terms of historical legacy is Carlo Ancelotti, who captured the imagination of Stamford Bridge by guiding the team to a thrilling, high-scoring domestic League and FA Cup Double.
In Europe, Roberto Di Matteo famously stepped in as a caretaker to deliver Chelsea’s first-ever Champions League crown in 2012, a feat later matched by Thomas Tuchel’s masterclass in 2021.
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Eberechi Eze names Carlo Ancelotti as the best Champions League manager of all time
Speaking to TNT Sports, Arsenal star Eberechi Eze has claimed that Carlo Ancelotti is the best Champions League manager of all time.
Carlo Ancelotti stands as one of the most decorated and revered managers in football history. Renowned for his calm, man-management style, the Italian boasts the record of being the only manager to win domestic league titles in all of Europe’s top five leagues.
Crucially, Ancelotti is the undisputed king of European football, having won a record five UEFA Champions League titles as a coach, cementing his legendary status before taking over the Brazil national team.
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Carlo Ancelotti has already praised Xabi Alonso as a manager
Before he arrived at Real Madrid, Ancelotti labelled Alonso as one of the best managers in the world, which is a big thing coming from a manager of Carlo Ancelotti’s stature.
“Has done an incredible job and he has the doors open to him because he has shown he is one of the best in the world.”
With the Spaniard set to start at Chelsea on July 1st, Chelsea fans will be hoping that he lives up to the hype after one of the most disappointing seasons in recent history.
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