Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has praised the hiring of Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti for the Brazilian national team, saying that his country "needed" a prominent manager like the five-team Champions League winner.
Casemiro won two Champions League titles and a LaLiga crown during his three seasons playing under Ancelotti in Madrid.
"After Tite left, I think it had to be him," the 33-year-old told ESPN Brasil. "Brazil needed professionals like him, Brazil needed a big name like him, someone who commands respect."
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced on Monday that Ancelotti would finish his time with Madrid at the end of the season and take charge on May 26 as the country's first foreign coach.