Carlo Ancelotticoach real Madrid, He held a press conference before the confrontation. Getafe (21:00). The Italian player has been frank about the recent news: Xavi will leave Barça at the end of the season. Carletto referred to his culé coach as a “colleague” and explained that he understood his decision: “I was expecting this. I have great respect for Xavi and all my colleagues. I understand your decision. “I don’t want comparisons, I respect their opinions and decisions, that’s all.”.

The Italian player also responded to Guardiola’s words, saying that the place where he felt the most pressure throughout his career was the Barça bench. AncelottiHe showed a different vision from the Barça coaches who won the five major leagues: “The place where I felt the most pressure at the beginning of my career was the Second League in Italy. It was difficult for me to maintain this performance. I even told my assistant, ‘I won’t be able to come until 2000.’ But you gradually get used to it.” I think pressure is the fuel to do your job better.”

Good role of ‘other friend’ Bordalás

A maximum of three LaLiga coaches were present at the press conference held this Wednesday. related to Xavi’spassing Simeon and his good relationship with the Argentinian, until bordalaswhereat Ancelotti He wanted to congratulate them on “a great job.” HE Getafe They haven’t lost at home yet this season, so the Italian knows it won’t be an easy match: “It will be a very important match. It will demand a lot from us. Getafe is very solid, plays well and is strong in duels“.

Questions about Modric These have been repeated since the Croatian footballer settled as a substitute player at Real Madrid. “I would like him to continue, he is a football and Real Madrid legend, but he has to make the decision.“said the white coach.

Finally, regarding the discussions aimbeen on the table since Courtois injuryAncelotti, who could return at the end of the season, says: “you can’t say that today“. In the previous press conference, Azulón did not announce whether he would play against Getafe, although he wanted to be asked about the starting goalkeeper before the match against his team. Kepa or Lunin.