Kroos, first test with a view to PSG

Carlo Ancelotti took advantage of an ill-advised match by the Brazilian casemiro and the warning received in a challenge that injured Oscar Valentineto test German in your area Toni Kroosfacing the second leg of the round of 16 of the Champions League against Paris Saint-Germainin a match that left the leader suffering a victory in a new step towards the League title.

had ensuredCarletto‘ on the eve of the visit to Vallecas that the experience of a footballer of the route of Kroos I didn’t need proof. The reality was different and the mistake of casemirodropped by suspension in the search for a comeback against PSG in the Santiago Bernabeucaused the Italian coach to make the decision to seat the Brazilian after 60 minutes.

He had been imprecise in the first act, with errors that were out of his level, erratic with the ball, uncomfortable on a smaller field like the stadium in Vallecas. He even gave away a pass to Sergio Guardiola that could have cost a goal if the Rayista striker had needed his long shot in an attempt to surprise Courteous. He could have changed his destiny if the referee had conceded that he annulled casemiro on the verge of the break for offside, after validating it and receiving the VAR notice.

The hard entrance on Oscar Valentinewhich caused her injury and was punished with a yellow card by the referee, caused Ancelotti’s decision at match time. Kroos he adapted well to the demarcation, imposed his stripes and exhibited criteria, finding in the freshness of the Uruguayan Faith Valverde, the best partner for the decisive moments of the duel. It was the first test of the midfield that will have to impose the rhythm in search of goals to come back to the PSG next March 9 at the Bernabéu.

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