Ancelotti: Arsenal ‘an example’ for two reasons, Gunners duo ‘key’ for Brazil
Lille coach Davide Ancelotti discusses his team's upcoming Champions League match against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. He praises Arsenal's project stability and highlights the motivation of veteran player Olivier Giroud.
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Lille coach Davide Ancelotti prepares to face Arsenal at the Emirates in the Champions League Round 2: 'It's a project that should be an example of stability and consistency.'
Ancelotti's Lille sit second in the Ligue 1 standings with 13 points, but lost their opening Champions League match against Betis in September.
Tomorrow, they visit Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL – NOVEMBER 30:Davide Ancelotti, head coach of Botafogo gestures during a Brasileirao 2025 match between Corinthians and Botafogo at Neo Quimica Arena on November 30, 2025 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images)
"Everyone has played Arsenal differently, each trying to stay true to their own identity," Ancelotti told Sky Sport Italia.
"We have ours too, and we'll do our best, knowing we're facing a very difficult team in a challenging environment."
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