Carlo Ancelotti's track record of getting the most out of Brazilian players makes him the best man to take the national team back to the top, football legend Zico told AFP. The Italian Ancelotti has vowed to make five-time World Cup winners Brazil champions again next year after becoming the first non-Brazilian to coach the side in six decades.

During his first day as manager of La Seleçao, Ancelotti did the rounds with Brazilian media and touched on a number of subjects. In an quick-fire interview with Globo Esporte, he was asked who he thought was the best Brazilian player he'd ever managed.

Carlo Ancelotti provided words of confidence in Vinicius Jr. having strong performances for Brazil ahead of the national team's June matches.