MADRID, 13 Ene. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The coach of Real Madrid, Carlo Ancelotti, has assured that a Clásico, like the one they will play this Sunday against FC Barcelona in the final of the Spanish Super Cup, “always equalizes things”, and he is convinced that the result will not make a difference. the rest of the season, in addition to revealing that Dani Carvajal will be available for the clash.
“This is a competition that ends tomorrow, the rest is another story. It is an important title for the club's image. The Clásico always equalizes things, and tomorrow it will be exactly the same. Tomorrow everything will be equalized and it will be the small details those who decide this final,” he declared in the press conference prior to the match.
In this sense, he stated that “there is tranquility in the team.” “The players are going to recover until tomorrow's game. Emotionally, the team is good, motivated; we are close to the first title of the season and we are trying to do what we have to do, which is win,” he indicated. “I am convinced that if we play better than Barcelona we will win in most cases. I would be happy to win too even if we didn't deserve it too much,” he added.
Furthermore, he is convinced that it will be “a beautiful spectacle” and acknowledged that “there is concern” about everything it entails “on an emotional and physical level”, although he does not take revenge for the final lost last year. “Real Madrid does not come out with the intention of revenge, Real Madrid comes out full force because that is what this shirt and this club demand. It is a rival that we respect a lot, that is very strong and that has beaten us, but hunger is always the same,” he stressed.
The Italian coach also recalled the victory of the first round of LaLiga EA Sports (1-2). “The beginning of the game in Montjuïc was not good, the strategy was not good on a defensive level. We take it into account for tomorrow's game, just as we take into account the rival team's lineup, which can also change our way of approaching the game. match,” he explained.
Regarding Xavi Hernández, he considers that he is doing “an excellent job at Barcelona.” “It is true that he does not have the experience that I have, but when you start doing a job you have no experience. His career is already very good, the fact that he has been one of the best midfielders in the world helps him a lot. It is a job different, but his idea as a player is helping him and will help him a lot. He is doing very well,” he said. “I would be surprised if
On the other hand, he assured that the games “are prepared with the eleven” and that he does not think “about predetermined changes.” “In each game, small details can change the dynamic and it is very difficult to think about a change before a game. We have done it in the case of Vinícius because he was coming back from an injury, but in tomorrow's game I am not thinking about the changes The good thing is that I am convinced that those on the bench are ready, and this does not always happen,” he expressed.
“CARVAJAL WILL BE ABLE TO PLAY WITHOUT PROBLEM”
In another vein, Ancelotti confirmed that full-back Dani Carvajal will be available despite finishing the match against Atlético de Madrid with muscle fatigue. “Carvajal is fine, he needed one more day of rest because it is harder for veterans to recover than for young people. He can play without a problem,” he said.
Regarding his choice under sticks, he “doesn't” want to “give clues.” “I appreciate that you are worried about what I am going to do with the goal, but don't worry, I am going to do something. We signed Kepa after Courtois' injury and he started. Then, Kepa had an injury and the substitute, who was Lunin, “He deserved the competition, not because of Kepa's demerit, but because Lunin acted very well. I feel that at this moment I cannot choose a starter and a substitute. The important thing is that they both understand it, and I think they have understood it,” he explained.
The Madrid coach also praised Ferland Mendy. “Mendy, when he is good, for me he is simply the best left-back in the world. Defensively he can improve, and he has improved, because the other day he scored a goal,” he said, and downplayed the whistles from the Saudi fans at Toni Kroos during the semi-final. “Toni has noticed the whistles, but they have not affected him nor will they affect him. Kroos has such knowledge of this world that nothing can affect him. I have not spoken to him about this, he is like everyone else, motivated and ready to play,” he said.
Ancelotti also highlighted the work of Nacho Fernández, who could win his first title as captain. “Nacho is one of the components that serves as an example for the new players in terms of professionalism, seriousness, desire and motivation. Modric, Kroos, Carvajal, Nacho… continue to be an example for those who join the team,” he asserted.
If he wins, 'Carletto' would equal Zinédine Zidane as the second coach with the most titles in Real Madrid history, with eleven. “I am very satisfied with this, but the titles stay in the suitcase. You look at them from time to time, they remind you of what you have won, but the important thing is the day after. I always look forward, no matter what happens; tomorrow could be a title, but on Thursday we have another game,” he said.
“Zidane has been the best player I have seen in training, it was something incredible what he was capable of doing. Zidane has helped me a lot as an assistant because he knew the club very well. That first year he helped me a lot with the French and to adapt to Spanish culture. It was a great help,” he concluded.