Carlo Ancelotti's managerial CV is among the best in the history of football, so it was something of a surprise when the Italian opted to take on the challenge of waking sleeping Premier League giants Everton.
Toffees defender Mason Holgate is in awe of the legendary coach and has lifted the lid on how Ancelotti's hilarious anecdotes keep the dressing room on tenterhooks.
The 60-year-old manager has won Champions League titles at Real Madrid and AC Milan as well as the Premier League at Chelsea and the Bundesliga at Bayern Munich.
Everton, who by comparison last lifted silverware in 1995, would be grateful for a Carabao Cup win to put an end to their drought.
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