Davide Ancelotti will be in his father’s position when Real Madrid travel face Celta Vigo in LaLiga Santander on Saturday evening.
This decision was made after Carlo Ancelotti tested positive for COVID-19.
Carlo Ancelotti will select the starting line-up, his son and the rest of the coaching staff will make the decisions throughout the match.
Marca reported that Davide has also covered for his father as first-team coach, having done so in Napoly’s 2-1 defeat to Roma in the 2019/20 season.
Davide’s has been active during Real Madrid’s training sessions at Valdebebas.
Davide had a degree in sports science, he started his career under his father at Paris Saint-Germain in 2012 before following him to Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Napoli and Everton, and his influence has increased as the years have passed.
Davide has obtained his UEFA A licence.
