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JOEL DEL RO
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Carlo Ancelotti He took the stage in the Real Madrid City to analyze all the current news from the white team after the international break. There were many issues to discuss and he did not hide, as always, from any of them before starting to climb the first mountain. in the complicated schedule that the team will go through in the month of September (five games in which they will debut in the Champions League, they will have the first derby…). As things stand, the Italian coach will have to deal with many casualties in the midfield (4) and with the first doubt (“Brahim or Gler. I can also change the system. I can play with three midfielders or change.”), Vinicius’ version with Brazil (“He’s not at his best, but he’s still very important to us”) and Rodrygo’s discontent with the Ballon d’Or (“He deserved to be in the top 30 without a doubt. I understand that he is angry about this.”).
Vinicius and his version with Brazil
“Vini Jr. is not at his best, but he is still very important for us. He was decisive in the European Super Cup. He doesn’t score as usual, but we are in no hurry. The team scores and he is important, he always gives everything he can. It is a question of time. I am very happy with what he does because you can’t have all the players at 100%. The important thing is that he gives everything he can.”
Bellingham and Tchouameni
“They won’t play tomorrow because it’s too early. They’ve done a little work and we’ll see if they’re available for Tuesday’s game.”
Rodrygo’s situation
“He wasn’t valued enough in the Ballon d’Or selection. He deserved to be in the top 30 without a doubt. I understand that he is angry about this. What he did last year, scoring in both games against City in the Champions League, was impressive. We have the opportunity to have a player who can play in many positions and perform very well.”
Arda Gler and a change of position (inside)
“He can’t play in the double pivot, but he can play as an inside midfielder. He’s tough. He doesn’t have the characteristics to defend as a pivot. He has to defend and attack. It’s not that complicated. He has to get between the lines well, receive, assist. Defensively he has to work more as an inside midfielder than as a winger.”
Valverde’s shyness
“I don’t know if he’s shy. But he’s a player who takes more responsibility in the dressing room. We’ve lost some like Kroos or Nacho. There are others who are progressing like Valverde. I don’t think he’s shy, I see a very important player for us. I’m delighted, Valverde has everything a top-level midfielder needs. Strength, quality, intelligence… He’s a spectacular player.”
A complex calendar
“We are aware that a very demanding calendar is about to begin. We want to start well and we have recovered players during the break. We always start with enthusiasm and a desire to compete in every match. The opponent has always been difficult, but we have good feelings in the team.”
