Manchester United star Casemiro has responded to reports linking his former manager Carlo Ancelotti with the Brazil job.
Selecao are currently without a permanent manager after Tite resigned from his position after their disappointing FIFA World Cup campaign in Qatar.
The likes of Ancelotti, Zinedine Zidane and Jose Mourinho have been linked with the role at the five-time world champions.
Read: Ronaldo: Why I didn't retire after the 2022 World Cup
Casemiro played under Ancelotti at Real Madrid, but decided not talk about the links out of respect to his former club.
"He is a coach I know very well, he is a friend and it was a pleasure to work with him, but Ancelotti has a club and we have to respect the club he is at; and also respect Ancelotti," Casemiro said, as per Sport.
"He has a lot of experience and has won everything. We know that life is about opportunities.
"Today he is not the coach, but if he does a great job and the names that the president wants do not accept, Ramon (Menezes) is there."
Casemiro has been named captain for the Brazil national side in the absence of Thiago Silva.
You must be Sign In to post and read comments.
Click here to register: Sign In