I’m happy with my team’s play
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti reflects on the away game against the Miners
- How can you describe the first goal of Vinicius Junior in a word? Do you agree that this kind of play and the result is the best way to prepare for El Clasico against Barcelona this Sunday?
- Vini delivered a great performance. But today it’s difficult to single out any one as the whole team played well. We defended well, we pressed high and counterattacked well. And this really boosts our confidence in the run-up to the clash with Barcelona.
- One gets the impression that Vinicius looks increasingly calmer every time he finds himself with the ball within shooting range. He doesn’t rush it as he used to, and he scores more goals. Do you agree?
- Indeed, Vini has improved it. He played very well in the first half of the season, this time he’s also been very fast, moved a lot, scored good goals. It can be seen that he really enjoys his play on the pitch.
- And what do you make of another Brazilian’s performance – Rodrygo who you hugged after the substitution? Does he deserve to play against Barcelona as well?
- Indeed, I liked Rodrygo's play as well. He operated well defensively, participated in counterattacks. I don’t know yet whether he will appear against Barcelona. However, it’s really difficult to change the players who delivered such a great match.
- Can this match affect your player list plans for the game against Barcelona? For example, Federico Valverde was resting ...
- Indeed, after such a match I’ve got enough stuff to think about. I really liked the game. Valverde returned to the club just on Saturday, while the whole team were resting, so he started the game on the bench. We need to weigh and analyse everything.
- When you parted with Karim Benzema back in 2015, he played more for his teammates, and now he seems to be more hungry and ambitious. Is this the main difference?
- Now he’s a true leader, such as Kroos, Casemiro, Modric can be. He acquired more leadership qualities, but as a footballer I liked him both back then, and now maybe I do even more.
- Real Madrid kept a clean sheet. Did Militao’s form and play influence the result?
- Indeed, we defended well. And if they do not score against us, we always have more chances to win. But it’s not individual, but team play that’s important. So credit for this goes not only to the defenders and the goalkeeper, but also to the midfielders who did their job perfectly well.
- After five and a half months, Ferland Mendy is back on duty. How much does this give stability to the left wing that was faulty at the start of the season?
- The return of Mendy is very important to us. He defended well and moved up and down the wing, delivered great 65 minutes.
- For the first time in a long while, we could see together Kroos who missed eight matches, Casemiro and Modric. How does Kroos improve Real Madrid’s midfield play?
- Kroos has a very clear pass, he acts with a cool head, makes the right decisions and is not afraid of pressure. These are three players who won absolutely everything, but they still have a hunger for wins. We can only applaud them.
- Vini delivered a great performance. But today it’s difficult to single out any one as the whole team played well. We defended well, we pressed high and counterattacked well. And this really boosts our confidence in the run-up to the clash with Barcelona.
- One gets the impression that Vinicius looks increasingly calmer every time he finds himself with the ball within shooting range. He doesn’t rush it as he used to, and he scores more goals. Do you agree?
- Indeed, Vini has improved it. He played very well in the first half of the season, this time he’s also been very fast, moved a lot, scored good goals. It can be seen that he really enjoys his play on the pitch.
- And what do you make of another Brazilian’s performance – Rodrygo who you hugged after the substitution? Does he deserve to play against Barcelona as well?
- Indeed, I liked Rodrygo's play as well. He operated well defensively, participated in counterattacks. I don’t know yet whether he will appear against Barcelona. However, it’s really difficult to change the players who delivered such a great match.
- Can this match affect your player list plans for the game against Barcelona? For example, Federico Valverde was resting ...
- Indeed, after such a match I’ve got enough stuff to think about. I really liked the game. Valverde returned to the club just on Saturday, while the whole team were resting, so he started the game on the bench. We need to weigh and analyse everything.
- When you parted with Karim Benzema back in 2015, he played more for his teammates, and now he seems to be more hungry and ambitious. Is this the main difference?
- Now he’s a true leader, such as Kroos, Casemiro, Modric can be. He acquired more leadership qualities, but as a footballer I liked him both back then, and now maybe I do even more.
- Real Madrid kept a clean sheet. Did Militao’s form and play influence the result?
- Indeed, we defended well. And if they do not score against us, we always have more chances to win. But it’s not individual, but team play that’s important. So credit for this goes not only to the defenders and the goalkeeper, but also to the midfielders who did their job perfectly well.
- After five and a half months, Ferland Mendy is back on duty. How much does this give stability to the left wing that was faulty at the start of the season?
- The return of Mendy is very important to us. He defended well and moved up and down the wing, delivered great 65 minutes.
- For the first time in a long while, we could see together Kroos who missed eight matches, Casemiro and Modric. How does Kroos improve Real Madrid’s midfield play?
- Kroos has a very clear pass, he acts with a cool head, makes the right decisions and is not afraid of pressure. These are three players who won absolutely everything, but they still have a hunger for wins. We can only applaud them.