Ancelotti hits back at criticism: Only one person in the world can give me advice, and that is Alex Ferguson

Brazil national team coach Carlo Ancelotti has reacted sharply to criticism of Brazil’s style of play at the World Cup, firmly defending his abilities as a coach.

The Italian manager stressed that his long experience in football speaks louder than any outside comment, adding that only one person in the world of football has the authority to give him advice: Manchester United legend Alex Ferguson.

“In Italy, they say that all men want to become coaches and all women architects. I don’t know whether I understand football or not, but nobody can judge me on that.”

“The only thing that is certain is that I have prepared for more than 1,400 matches. Maybe that is not enough to understand football, but it is certainly a great deal of experience.”

“Only one person has prepared for more matches than I have: Alex Ferguson, who has managed over 2,000 matches.”

“I accept advice from everyone, but the only person who might be the right one to give me advice is Alex Ferguson.”

“I am one hundred percent sure that I am not a genius, but at the same time I am one hundred percent sure that I am not stupid,” Ancelotti said.

Despite fans’ criticism over Brazil’s lack of a more attacking and spectacular style of play at this World Cup, reports indicate that Ancelotti continues to enjoy the full support of the players in the dressing room.