Ancelotti worked with both players during his time at Real Madrid last season.

He praised Mbappe's behavior, saying that the player never asked for special treatment and always conducted himself with humility.

Ancelotti also discussed Mbappe's playing style, stating that he believes the forward is best suited to play as a center forward due to his speed, technical ability, and skill in tight spaces.

When asked about Mbappe's defensive abilities, Ancelotti noted that the player's primary focus is on scoring goals, but that he is not afraid to defend when necessary.

Ancelotti also spoke positively about Vinicius Jr, saying that the player is easy to coach and has a good relationship with him.

Ancelotti explained that as a national team coach, he has the flexibility to call up different players if one is unhappy with their role, which was not always the case when he was coaching a club team.