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In this conversation with Sergio Quirante, Davide Ancelotti reflects on his career on the bench and the lessons he has learned over the years working alongside his father, Carlo Ancelotti. The Italian coach talks about the value of emotional management in football, the importance of understanding each player's role within the team, and the delicate balance between ego and leadership in elite dressing rooms. Davide also analyses the role of the coaching staff in modern football, his interest in tactics and the psychology of the game, and recalls his time at Real Madrid, a period he describes as an ‘incredible’ experience marked by a special relationship with the club. Currently without a team after his spell at Botafogo, the coach looks to the future with the ambition to continue growing and lead his own project from the bench.