Ancelotti appears in the preview of the Classic against Barcelona; Bellingham confirms, saying Mendy is leading Camavinga.
Carlo Ancelotti appeared this Friday for the match against FC Barcelona on matchday 11 of LaLiga.
The Real Madrid coach did not confirm the eleven he will bring to Montjuic, but did say that Ferland Mendy has an advantage over Eduardo Camavinga because he arrives more rested after having only played the last minutes of the match in Braga for the Champions League .
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He also assured that Jude Bellingham will play, despite the discomfort he suffered in Tuesday’s European match. “He will play, he has recovered. They took away the burden he had and he will be fine,” he said.
Below you will find Carlo Ancelotti’s full press conference:
Why does Barça bring in so many players and is it so difficult for Real Madrid?
The youngsters have taken advantage of Barça’s moment, with so many injuries, to show the quality of their prey. The same thing would happen to us if there were many injured people. We have three or four players (Álvaro, Mario Martín, Nico Paz, Gonzalo…) who are very close to making their debut with us.
What do you think of tomorrow’s referee, Gil Manzano?
I know him well, and so does UEFA. It is one of the most highly regarded in Europe. He has just the right profile to call a match like tomorrow’s.
Were you surprised that Xavi trained today with 5 of the 6 throwbacks he had? Does his presence determine the Real Madrid teams?
I haven’t looked at what Barça have done, for me the most important thing is that Bellingham is playing. They play with eleven and we will try to do well tomorrow.
In what position do you think Camavinga has the most projection?
As a pivot, it is his ideal position. It adapts as an interior and as a side. But to better express its qualities, it is a pivot.
Is there one of the Barça youngsters who surprised you the most?
I like them all. Lamine and Fermín have made a big impression… They are young people who obviously have a future, but we also have young people with a spectacular future: Bellingham. Vinicius, Arda, Camavinga, Tchouameni…
Do you agree with the absence of Florentino Pérez?
All his decisions are in the best interest of the club.
Xavi has said that there is no favorite in the Clásico, that it is 50%. Do you agree?
There is no favorite, some can do it better than others. We both arrived well, it will be a spectacular match, very competitive, as always. And I hope the fan can enjoy it.
Kroos was not in his first eleven, but now he is. What has changed?We started the season with a new system, where we try to bet on young players. Then the system changed and the team rotated so that everyone was fresh and motivated.
What are you worried about at Barça?
They are a good team defensively and offensively, integrating young and quality players. We wait for the usual Barça.
How is the coach this week?
I’m fine. I’m not the main character, because I’m only the main character when we lose. But I like them, they are games that I like to prepare for. I have rested well, the team is good, in good dynamics to play this game.
How do you explain to those who are not playing that they are not in the starting XI?
The players are so professional that they need no explanation.
Only three points are at stake tomorrow, but is it a season?
No, it’s just an important match, which is very important for everyone. But at ranking level it is still too early to say that this match will be decisive, it is a very long season. It is important for many reasons, but there are many teams involved: Girona, Atleti… It will be very competitive until the end.
Who plays as left back?
Camavinga did well, Mendy rested in the Champions League… I trust everyone. It is difficult for the starter to play 90 minutes: I trust that whoever does not start will ultimately contribute a lot.
How’s Bellingham doing?
He will play, he has recovered. The burden he had has been lifted and he will be fine. And no, I don’t have to explain what a Cláisco is: everyone knows very well what a match like this is, which not only takes place in Spain, but also one of the most important in the world.
Source: Goal