Ancelotti: This is Mbappe's problem, and we continue to fight in all competitions

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti appeared in a press conference, to talk about tomorrow’s confrontation against Girona, in the sixteenth round of the Spanish League.

The coach said: “ We continue to fight in all competitions, we have to have the necessary optimism, taking into account the problems we face and the ones we face. We are optimistic because we have a high-quality team. We did not come out with our best version, but we are convinced that we will come out with the level of concern Average."

He added: "We have another difficult match against Girona because they are performing well this year as well. He is participating in the Champions League and is always a competitor who competes very well It is an opportunity to win again and continue fighting for the league.”

He stressed: “I must accept criticism because the team is not giving its best. The coach is also the most responsible It usually happens in football that you cause me a lot of trouble and this might mean that you... Tired of me. I don't get tired of this job. Criticism is acceptable and I understand it. Sometimes it's like gasoline to try to do better."

He added: "Vinicius's return." Alaba training is good news and encourages us even more. Vinny Junior has recovered very well. He won't be there tomorrow, but he will be there for the next Champions League match. Alaba's presence in training encouraged us a lot and he needs this December to be ready in January. He will work individually and little by little we will join the team. He will return in January.”

Regarding the Club World Cup, he commented: “The presentation of the tournament was very beautiful. I saw the draw and I think it will be a very enjoyable competition for the fans because there are many duels between historical teams. We have time to prepare for this tournament.”

He went on to talk about the team’s suffering against the clubs that You play with high pressure: “Liverpool and Bilbao are two brave teams. To solve this problem you have to play more directly. This is the simplest way. You have to play the long ball and fight for the ball. This is what can be done in the future, without forcing players to start attacks from the back too much. We played a number of Champions League finals using this system. I learned this well in England. Long balls are another part of football, because if you don't have a tall striker, the ball, when it drops, is also important for him. The centre-backs can score too, but the important thing is that the ball arrives."

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He noted: “Mbappe is a conscious person, because the post he published after the match against Bilbao is from a player who is aware of what he can and what he will do, and we are with him. He is not giving his best yet, and there are many like him. He is doing everything in his power to do so as quickly as possible. Mbappé's problem is continuity, and it will come when he and his teammates adapt to his distinctive and special characteristics. It will come back little by little. He is aware and will work to move forward.”

Regarding penalty kicks, the coach said: “It is a matter of motivation. Mbappe must keep trying, he has improved in terms of intensity in recent matches.”

He concluded: “Does the team suffer from a lack of leadership within the locker room? We talked about that at the beginning of the season. Young people had to take more responsibility and they do it from day to day, it is not an immediate thing, it is built day by day. Moreover, Carvajal's injury affected us greatly. There is also Alaba, who usually bears this responsibility.”