Davide Ancelotti faces Rangers next manager mad dash as Brazil masterplan sparks hectic summer schedule
The Italian is among the frontrunners to land the Ibrox job - but faces a quick turnaround if he gets the gig
Rangers next manager candidate Davide Ancelotti IS expected to link up with dad Carlo at Brazil amid conflicting reports over his future.
However, the Real Madrid coach is expected to confirm a quick-fire exit from the international set-up after just two games.
Ancelotti Jr has long admired by the 49ers Enterprises and incoming Ibrox sporting director Kevin Thelwell as the search for Philippe Clement's permanent successor ramps up - and is understood to be on the shortlist of candidates.
But the Scottish Premiership giants face a whirlwind summer if they opt to go with Ancelotti.
The Athletic have revealed that Ancelotti Sr and Jr will stick together with Le Selecao - but only for two pre-agreed games against Paraguay and Ecuador.
Reports last week had suggested that the trusted lieutenant would stick with his dad as a key member of the backroom team on the road to their place in USA, Canada and Mexico.
Davide is now "expected to leave after the two World Cup qualifiers" - with the second clash against Paraguay taking place in the of morning on June 11 at 1.45am UK time.
Francesco Mauri - currently technical assistant with the La Liga heavyweights - is also expected to follow Ancelotti Jr to his next club despite previous suggestions he would remain within the Brazil set-up.
If he gets the nod, it would leave Ancelotti with just 11 days to become accustomed to the Ibrox environment - should he land in Glasgow 12 hours after the full-time whistle against Paraguay.
Nicolas Raskin revealed the Ibrox men are due to report back on June 23 for pre-season.
Rangers will enter the Champions League at the second round stage just a month later - with the first leg scheduled for July 22/23.
Clubs who reach the elite competition are handed £15.7million just for competing the league phase by UEFA - but the prize pot is expected to surge to at least £40million per club.
With a host of incoming and outgoing players expected when the US consortium take control at Ibrox a hasty turnaround could be on the cards following the end of the Premiership campaign last Saturday.
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