Former Real Madrid boss Bernd Schuster has said the sacking of Carlo Ancelotti wasn’t necessary as the club is in a good position.
The Italian was fired last week and looks set to be replaced by Madrid-born Rafa Benitez. His sacking comes just 12 months after he lead the side to the Champions League – a trophy that had evaded them for 12 years before his arrival.
Speaking in an interview with Spanish sports daily Marca, Schuster said that despite the club not winning any silverware this season, it wasn’t a disaster.
“What did I think of Ancelotti’s dismissal? I didn’t expect it. It wasn’t necessary because it wasn’t an extreme situation at the club. As a coach, I look at it slightly differently. I know, as I’ve been on that bench myself, that at Madrid it’s all about results. But when you look at it, we’re talking about two points in La Liga – a draw. And in the Champions League, one goal away from reaching the final,” he said.
When asked about the potential appointment of Rafa Benitez, the German said the ex-Liverpool boss has had an excellent record wherever he’s gone.
“Nobody can argue about Rafa. He’s had an excellent career as a manager and done well in various countries. He did a great job at Liverpool, a big team that had gone a while without winning anything,” he commented.
