Ancelotti: This is what worries me, and a difficult match awaits us

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti appeared in a press conference, to talk about tomorrow’s match against Villarreal in the ninth round of La Liga.

The coach said: “Villarreal is performing well.” Very good, they are a team in a very good position on the pitch and they are doing an excellent job. It will be a difficult match, but we want to put in a better version again and try to reconnect and play good football in front of our fans again.”

He added: “Everyone can think what they want, the criticism seen on Wednesday is valid. Sometimes, there are times when you have to reconnect and you have to do it soon. We do not like to lose any of us, but we have A very high level of performance and can make you consider yourself invincible. Sometimes defeat reconnects you with reality, and that is our mission. “We have to do better.”

He stressed: “We are not at the top of our level, but there is little left to reach our level. We have players who have not reached their best levels and we must be patient in this regard. We're not where we wanted to be, but we're not far off. I'm worried about intensity, ball movement, and defensive intensity.”

And about Arda Guler: “There is competition in the team. He has played his matches and started twice in the tournament.” The first 11 games. He has a greater appearance compared to last season.”

He added: “How do the teams play at the Bernabéu? You can also be brave by defending well. All teams are brave because they want to get points here. This is normal. We must prepare well for the match and try to play in the best possible way.”

And he said: “Are you losing a player with Kroos’s specifications? No, we have Camavinga, Modric, Valverde, Bellingham all have that touch, Tchouameni is key in the defensive side of the team. We have a lot of diversity, now we are not showing it, but there is nothing missing.”

He continued: “I am not worried, and I am in a very good mood, as is the case.” always. This defeat is an opportunity if we take advantage of it and react well. There was self-criticism.”

He concluded: “Are there people who quickly forget the team’s achievements? I'm used to it, I'm just concerned that we play well tomorrow."