The Real Madrid coach appeared in Valdebebas a day before the match against SC Braga; explained why Bellingham did not complete the training.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti appeared in the Valdebebas press room on Tuesday ahead of his team’s match against SC Braga on Wednesday, for the fourth day of the Champions League group stage. A draw is enough for the whites to advance to the eighth finals.
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The Italian was consulted on all issues related to the current situation at Real Madrid and also on the statements Puyol made on Monday, when the former Barcelona captain said Vinicius had to improve his ‘attitude’ to gain ‘recognition’. Ancelotti at one point agreed with the former Spain international. “You may need to improve your attitude in some circumstances,” he said.
Furthermore, the Madrid coach explained why Jude Bellingham did not complete training on Tuesday. “He has recovered well, he did not ride the whole session to avoid bumps, but he felt good. I will evaluate him tomorrow,” Ancelotti said on Tuesday.
These are Ancelotti’s statements in the press room:
Djalo: “We don’t focus much on the individual, but on the team, on its organization. Braga’s striker has different options, very fast players, a very tall striker. They just play good football. Plays well enough to win” I don’t think so. There are a lot of other things.”
The Braga: “They played very well against us, they caused us a lot of problems. You have to defend well against them. If you drop your arms and think the game is over, they will come back. Defensiveness against such teams is very important.” ”
Endrik: “It doesn’t surprise me that he has been called up to Brazil, he is playing very well. It seems to me the reward for a young player who is doing very well.”
Lack of goals for the attackers: “We have to be patient. The attackers experience moments like that when you shoot a lot and don’t score, and at other times you touch it and score. Rodrygo is the player who shoots the most in the League, he moves well , he arrives… We must be patient, this moment will pass, as they all do.
Brahma: “I have spoken to him, the truth is that he has not had many minutes yet, I know he is a player who can contribute. The competition is very high, he is a player I like. He is professional, that’s what he will do, play his role. I read that I have something against him, who was convicted… it’s not true. I’m not a judge, you use the word sentence a lot, I don’t like the sound of it “I don’t judge anyone. I feel something special for Brahim, he played for Milan.”
Favorite in Champions: “There are no big surprises. Those who have fought these years will also fight this year. Bayern, City, PSG… Together with the Spaniards, they will all fight for the Champions League.”
Market: “I don’t think we are going to do anything in the winter, in the second half of the season the injured will come back. I don’t know when, but before the end of the season. We are not going to do anything in the winter … Hopefully during the summer.”
critics: “I don’t think they want that. I feel very loved when I meet a Madrid fan, and at the Bernabéu. And at the club. I don’t feel all that criticism, I feel very comfortable here .”
Lack of purpose: “It’s hard to say how many goals to score. I think whoever concedes the least wins. On average we score two per game, and now I think we’re pretty much like that, it’s important. You have to score more if you concede more, but the “The team has achieved a lot defensively this season, which helps a lot not to need so many goals.”
Vinicius: “If Puyol wants to talk to Vinicius, let him do it, he has a lot of experience. Vini makes the difference, that’s clear, he may have to improve his attitude in some circumstances. But he has improved a lot and continues We are very happy with “He’s doing his best, the last few games he was a bit out of place, but he’s improved a lot.”
Bellingham: “He has recovered well. He didn’t ride the whole session to avoid bumps, but he felt good. I will evaluate it with him tomorrow.”
To win or play well: “Win, win. That’s the only thing. If you win it’s good and if you draw or lose it’s bad. If you play well it’s normal to win, but winning is the only thing a coach is judged on. ”
Qualify now for the round of 16: “It is important that it is good to complete the group stage. We will have to fight for it, fight for it. We recently played with Braga and we know each other well. It is a good team that will get points.” We need the most.”
Source: Goal