Ask OTC: Is Davide Ancelotti a nepo baby or master communicator?
About this episode
The episode discusses Davide Ancelotti's managerial debut and other football topics including Gennaro Gattuso's struggles and Jobe Bellingham's expectations.
The start of Ligue 1 this weekend sees Davide Ancelotti begin his first managerial job in Europe. And it's with a huge club competing in this season's Champions League: Lille. Dotun and Andy are joined by Nicky Bandini to discuss Ancelotti's credentials and whether he's ready for the jump. Elsewhere, Nicky reflects on Gennaro Gattuso's disastrous start at Lazio, while Andy explains why Jobe Bellingham needs more patience, not more expectation. And there's honourable mentions for the incredible array of British talent in this season's Serie A... Ask us a question on X , Instagram and TikTok , and email us here: otc@footballramble.com . For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** On The Continent is your definitive podcast for European football. Subscribe for new podcasts every Thursday and Friday throughout the 2026/27 European football season, covering the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, Conference League, La Liga, Serie A, the…
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