Carlo Ancelotti watched the game against Getafe with caution, he saw it as a cheat game, in the middle of the duels against Chelsea, as he acknowledged in the flash interview. But the behavior of the team, solvent against Quique’s, relaxed the Italian, who positively valued the victory. These are his impressions.
I breathe for the three points. “It could be a cheat game, the team wasn’t one hundred percent, but we handled it well from the start”.
Camavinga and Valverde. “All those who have played less in this last stretch, like Marcelo for example, have been good. Valverde puts in a lot of energy and helps with the pressure. He helps both of us a lot”
Pull of ears to Casemiro for the yellow. “This doesn’t bother me, the fact that Getafe played long balls made him essential. You can rest against Sevilla”
If the title is closer. “It’s not over, we have Sevilla, and another at home, Osasuna. You have to be prepared.”
Bale whistles. “I think that our fans are very important, it was against PSG and now we have them, that push, on Tuesday. The whistle on Bale is understandable but Bale is doing well now. He is a serious professional.”
El Chelsea. “It’s going to be difficult, we don’t have to think we have that advantage, we have to prepare it as if we didn’t have it, we have to be focused”.
Later the Italian coach also spoke at a press conference about the victory against Getafe:
Change of Madrid: “We haven’t lost our minds after the game against Barça. It could be a cheat game after the Champions League, which leaves a bit of physicality behind. We were well placed, pressing after the loss and everything went well”.
Perfect night?: “Yes, very good. We were a bit worried because they had beaten us in January. The Champions League could leave something behind, but the team has reacted very well. Also those who have played less, like Marcelo, Camavinga…”.
How is Mendy?: “He can play, we have decided not to risk it. At the last minute Mariano’s discomfort. Apart from Militao who is suspended and Hazard, the rest I think they can be.”
Casemiro’s loss: “We’re fine, the October-December period was very good. We took advantage and now the team is fine. We have to continue. Casemiro won’t be against Sevilla, but Camavinga’s match, Valverde’s”.
More similar to Casemiro: “It depends, it’s very complicated. Difficult, today when Casemiro left, Camavinga came on in his position. It depends on the type of game you want to play. If you want control of possession you have Kroos, if not Camavinga…”
Bale whistles: “Not hurt, Bale is fine, training well, wanting to play and help the team. Now we need everyone and the unity between fans and players is a very important aspect”.
Most special league: “Hard to say. We’re on a roll, we have big games now. I’d like to answer that question when the season is over.”