Ancelotti: “Vinicius’s ability to score goals is surprising”

MADRID, 28 Nov. (EUROPA PRESS) –

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti acknowledged that Vinicius’ “ability to score goals” is “surprising” him, after the Brazilian was once again decisive this Sunday with the victory goal over Sevilla (2-1 ).

“An extraordinary goal from a player who has something special about his physique. What surprises me about Vinicius is the quality he has in scoring a goal,” said the Italian at a press conference, when asked about the star of the night, a ‘Vini’ who gave the victory to the whites in the 87th minute.

The coach highlighted the improvement of his striker in the face of goal. “His individual quality is not a surprise, he knew that in dribbling and speed is very strong, what is surprising is the ability to score goals that he did not have in the past. He has shown a new quality, he has been the most important player , taking another step to be one of the best in the world, “he said.

In addition, Ancelotti acknowledged that the match was demanding due to the quality of Sevilla, but not so much that the Andalusians deserved the victory as Julen Lopetegui said. “We have played against a very strong rival, especially in the first half he showed all his qualities. It has cost us more to press up, we have become a bit unbalanced, we have granted some opportunity,” he said.

“When we tied, we defended better and controlled the game. I think the draw was fairer, Madrid did not deserve to lose. We finished the game well, those who entered have put a lot of energy on the field and it has been important for him. control, “he finished.