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Katia Ancelotti Reveals Rift With Gattuso, Defends Davide’s Path at Botafogo

She portrays a private, conflict-averse father and recalls how Napoli criticism stung the family.

Overview

  • In a new interview, Katia Ancelotti said Carlo Ancelotti and Gennaro Gattuso have not spoken since Gattuso replaced him at Napoli, adding her father was hurt and that Gattuso never called again.
  • She noted the estrangement as her father leads Brazil’s national team, describing him as calm in private despite reported locker-room outbursts during his coaching career.
  • Katia said her brother Davide faced heavy scrutiny for starting out on Carlo’s staff and stressed he now coaches Botafogo on his own, questioning why comparable cases draw less attention.
  • She said Carlo does not follow social media and did not see barbs from parts of the Napoli fan base, though she described those jabs as painful for the family.
  • Katia also recounted the death of her mother, Luisa, during the COVID period and said travel restrictions prevented the family from being with her at the end.