Davide Ancelotti surprises the world with 'his' Lille

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Davide Ancelotti, 37-year-old Italian coach, has become the key signing for Lille as he has placed the team as leaders of Ligue 1 by collecting 10 out of 12 possible points in the first four matchdays. The team reached the top spot this Sunday after defeating Troyes 2-0, just three months after appointing the coach with a contract until 2028.

Ancelotti's arrival in northern France came after his time alongside Carlo Ancelotti and a first experience as head coach at Botafogo. Lille confirmed his hiring on June 1 to replace Bruno Genesio and give him his first opportunity as a head coach in Europe.

This is Carlo Ancelotti and his son Davide, Carlo is one of the best football managers in our lifetime, he’s the current manager of Brazil national team. Davide is the coach of Lille. Lille are unbeaten in Ligue 1. Carlo calls his son after every match for a match review. pic.twitter.com/4Svc11L42B

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Davide Ancelotti collects 10 points out of 12 with Lille

The start in Ligue 1 resulted in three wins and a draw. Lille began with a 0-2 victory over Angers, drew 2-2 against PSG, won 0-1 against Toulouse, and added a 2-0 win against Troyes that led them to 10 points.

Against Troyes, Tiago Santos opened the scoring and Ethan Mbappé secured the victory in the second half. The result allowed Ancelotti's team to surpass Monaco and Rennes on goal difference and finish the fourth matchday on top of the table.

The league performance contrasts with the European debut. Lille fell 2-3 to Betis in the Champions League after being ahead at halftime and seeing Ethan Mbappé red-carded in the 56th minute. The player had provided an assist before the red card.

Ethan Mbappé responds to Davide Ancelotti's trust

Managing Mbappé has been one of the coach Davide Ancelotti's initial significant decisions. After his expulsion against Betis, the coach did not sideline him and used him again days later against Troyes.

The forward responded by scoring the second goal of the match. This decision aligns with the profile that Lille emphasized when hiring the coach: the ability to work with young players and develop a squad that balances domestic competition and the Champions League.

Ancelotti took on the role after years of working as an assistant to his father. He was part of the coaching staff of Real Madrid between 2021 and 2025, a period in which the club won the Champions League in 2022 and 2024, among other titles.

Lille's next test will be in Nice

The leadership now places the team in a different position before the fifth matchday. Their next match in France will be on Sunday, September 20, at 5:15 PM, when they visit Nice at the Allianz Riviera.

That match will allow Davide Ancelotti to defend the top spot in Ligue 1 for the first time. After collecting 10 out of 12 points, the next step will be to see if Lille can maintain their performance away from home while juggling the French league with the Champions League.

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