Ancelotti: “If we don’t win, we’ll finish second”

“By preparing the game strategy well, the players are motivated. We have a competition that we have to respect and where we are at a disadvantage. If we don’t get there first, we will take second place and the players know that.” This shirt requires some kind of attitude,” he said.

“We’re fine. It’s a tough game because Cadiz He’s in good shape and playing well,” he analyzed this Saturday’s match (21:00, -2 GMT).

For which meeting won’t be brazilian vinicius young and german toni kroos.

“Vinícius has no injuries, just overload.. It’s not a precaution, it’s a huge risk to put them in the game without taking into account that there is a game on Tuesday. same as Kroos. There are those who are tired but they are traveling and tomorrow we will be on the field with a competitive team. Vinícus and Kroos will be against him chelsea“, stated.

In addition, he noted that the French. Kerim Benzema He will not stand against Cádiz and did not want to guarantee minutes to Belgium Eden Hazard in Cadiz.

“Karim is good. The management of the minutes is when we see her a little tired. She is one of the players who recovered better, she is good, motivated and courageous. The day we see her a little tired, we will give her a present.” rest,” he commented.

“I don’t know from the beginning. If Hazard is good, he might have a chance to play,” he said. On the other hand, when asked whether he would change ‘Vini’ for Norwegian Erling Haaland, he replied ‘to each his own’.

A thinking Ancelotti camavinga and his team’s defensive performance. “The important thing for Camavinga is that he progresses very well. Playing as a pivot and as a fullback helps him learn and understand all aspects of tactics. You can put him wherever you want because of his physical characteristics. In the future, he will be a great center and when he plays as a winger he will do defensive things that will help him in the future. He needs to learn,” he said.

“After the World Cup, the performance of the defenders increased. “When Alaba is back at his best, he gives us a lot of confidence no matter what the defender pair is.”

‘Carletto’ also defended at the football level of clubs outside the Premier League When asked if it bothers him that Manchester City are already considered potential favourites. Semi-finals of the Champions League.

“It doesn’t bother me, there are very strong teams in English football that play very well. So I’m not surprised that English teams like Manchester City were the favourites, at the beginning. I might think there is some difference. But Europe proves the opposite. Last year, Spanish football had two teams in the semi-finals. There were four teams from Italy in the quarter-finals this year… It’s more competitive football than it sounds, especially the English people who think they’ve taken over the League.