MADRID, 1 Dic. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The coach of Real Madrid, Carlo Ancelotti, assured this Friday that “entering the locker room” of the white club “is easy” for the “younger ones”, since “the ego level of the squad and the veterans is very low”, at the same time that he highlighted the “quality” and “collective commitment” of his players to “maintain the good dynamic.”
“Entering the Real Madrid locker room is easy, especially for the young people, the ego level of the squad and the veterans is very low,” said the Italian coach in the preview of this Saturday's duel (6:30 p.m.) against Granada. at the Santiago Bernabéu.
This is how he responded when questioned about Jude Bellingham's “very good” adaptation since his arrival, already with 15 goals in 16 games. “We have never asked him to score goals, he is scoring because he has the fantastic ability to arrive at the right time. He has to continue like this, the time will come when he will not score, but they do not respect him for the goals, but for his work,” he said, before confirming that he will be before the Nasrids.
“He's ready to play, he was a little tired, but they don't have any problems. He had a little discomfort in his ankle, we preferred to avoid contact so that it doesn't get worse, but tomorrow he will be fine,” he commented on the physical condition of “a spectacular, fantastic player”, whom he compared to the Brazilian Kaká.
Real Madrid will seek against Granada to “continue the good streak and show quality” and “collective commitment”, which is being “the key” to “maintain the good dynamic”, despite the injuries. “It's a very tight schedule, we have to endure. It's being an opportunity for the players with less prominence, they have shown that they contribute a lot to the team,” he said about the club's approach in the summer, which “has been fantastic.” .
As good news, Ancelotti confirmed that goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga “is available” after receiving the medical discharge, although he will have to wait for the next duel at the Benito Villamarín, because against Granada Andriy Lunin will continue in goal. After this, Ancelotti took the opportunity to criticize the duel against Alavés in Mendizorroza on Thursday, December 21 at 9:30 p.m. “It will be cold in Vitoria at that time. There are players who celebrate Christmas in South America. It doesn't make sense,” he commented.
Questioned by several proper names in this great start to the season, the coach highlighted the “fundamental” role of the Uruguayan Fede Valverde in this new system. “He contributes anywhere, as a winger, inside, pivot. He is a very complete midfielder profile,” he praised, like the German Antonio Rüdiger, who has proven to be a “perfect center back” for Real Madrid for his “very good concentration.” attitude and intelligence.”
Furthermore, he praised the German midfielder Toni Kroos, who “continues with his usual continuity and quality”, without changing his attitude regardless of the player who accompanies him in the midfield. “His level is the same as always,” Ancelotti highlighted.
“Nico Paz is doing well, he played a leading role, he was ready. The youth players who are with us now is because they are ready to play. But I have to give priority to the first team, although it is good for us that they are with us” , expressed about the figure of the Argentine youth squad, protagonist with a goal against Naples in the Champions League.
Finally, he warned of a future downturn for which they must be “prepared.” “Football changes quickly, the important thing is to do everything to maintain the good dynamic,” he said of a possible “delicate moment”, before being “delighted” by the arrival of the Brazilian Endrick next season.