Ancelotti: We will not qualify directly, and the Real Madrid duo will not leave

Ancelotti: We will not qualify directly, and the Real Madrid duo will not leave

Monday 09-12-2024

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti appeared in a press conference, to talk about tomorrow’s confrontation against Atalanta, in the sixth round of the Champions League, in the match that will be held on Tuesday evening.


The coach said: “It is a difficult match against such a team. They are in good condition. They have improved compared to the European Super Cup. They have good dynamism and enthusiasm and have won many matches. We must take advantage of the remaining three matches.” To qualify.”


He added: “Vinicius’ participation? Today's training session will be important for Vinicius to find the sensations, just like Rodrygo. Bellingham is 100% fine, the only doubts are Vinicius and Rodrygo. After training we will decide.”


He continued: “Bellingham? The team dynamic has changed. We play better in attack and with more mobility. He scored again and that's important, but his style on the field hasn't changed. Bellingham contributes a lot offensively and defensively.


He continued: “Gasperini? We are good friends. When I was at Juventus, he was in the quarry. He does a great job. He changes players every day.” General, but he is able to adapt by playing a strong and beautiful match. His work here is amazing.”


He noted: “You can rotate players when you have a team without a lot of injuries. Many players will get more minutes than usual in Valverde's case Distinctive because he played as a winger, central player or winger with Valverde as a winger. We won the Champions League twice and he is a key player in this team.”


And about the future of Andrik and Guler: "Indrek and Guler will stay here. I don't know if they have more minutes, maybe they need them. I have no bias towards anyone and I try to put together the best team regardless of their age. I sometimes think the team is better with Indrek, as on other occasions With Guler, the youth bring Enthusiasm, but they have to learn things over time. The players in my career played when they were 17 or 18 years old, and I brought them in because I knew I would win matches with them.”


Regarding Atalanta Stadium: “It is a very beautiful and incredible stadium. It competes in the Italian League, a club that has done an exceptional job. There are new players every year and the team is still playing at a high level. This speaks about the club’s structure.”


He stressed: “Tomorrow’s match is just three points. There will be three important points for our qualification. It will be difficult to finish the season in the top eight, so we will have to play in the playoffs. But tomorrow we must achieve the three points.”


He noted: “I have complete confidence in my team and the team’s players. We have improved and now we are on good momentum. Tomorrow's match may be the most complicated match between now and the end of the year. The relationship between club and coach is very important for success. The basis must be trust. If I am successful, it is because this relationship was very good.”


He added: “My anxiety level is average, it has not decreased compared to anxiety against Girona. We are worried about finding a good strategy to beat a competitor like Atalanta, which is a very difficult team.”


He concluded regarding the Mbappe interview and whether it will calm the situation around the player: “It was It will be the first conference without talking about Mbappe before you ask your question (laughs). Well, we're improving, it's just given him the confidence a player arriving at a new club needs. He has a good dynamic and tomorrow could be very important.”

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