The Real Madrid coach assures that the winger is coping well with the insults he receives, but asks for “respect” because “there is no law that can turn someone’s head”
Carlo Ancelotti again praised Vinicius in the preview of the game that will measure Real Madrid against Liverpool on Tuesday, which corresponds to the first leg of the Champions League round of 16. «Vinicius likes to play football wherever he is, and even more so when the matches be just as important as tomorrow’s. It’s a pleasure to see Vinicius, all the fans love his talent, just like that of other players like Mbappé, Pedri or Gavi,” said the Italian when asked about the different treatment the Brazilian receives when he is away from the Santiago Bernabéu in the League and in the Champions League.
Ancelotti defended that Vinicius manages the anger of the rival fans “very well” and assured that the comments he hears do not affect “his performance on the pitch”, but he emphasized the scourge of racism and asked for “respect”. “The issue of racism is very serious and complicated. There is no law that can turn someone’s head. A person’s head has to change with culture and common sense. Episodes of this type occur in all countries. I want respect for people to change, that’s the most important aspect we have to take into account,” said the Real Madrid coach.
Ancelotti pointed out that the draw against Liverpool is “very complicated” but stressed that “there is an illusion” of a return to the Champions League as his team have “very fresh memories of last year” when they were beaten in Paris. crowned after beating Liverpool in the final played at the Stade de France. The transalpine watched that duel, but warned that the film will be different now. “The memory of the final is beautiful. It was a draw, Liverpool might have had more possession but we were way behind. It’s a different party because there are two parties. You have to do the 180 minutes well,” he said.
He confirmed that Benzema will play in Anfield’s game after halftime against Osasuna on Saturday, but it remained unknown whether he will play with three or four midfielders against Liverpool. “It is what I think and I will think about it until tomorrow. This is the question, have a slightly more controlled team in the back or put a more powerful team at the top. I hope I’m not mistaken,” he said.
He lamented the loss of Tchouameni and Kroos, though stressed that he has “full confidence in the squad” and in the players who will replace them at Anfield. One of them will be Modric, whose renewal Ancelotti continues to advocate. “Modric has a career where he has already demonstrated and continues to demonstrate. He didn’t have a good time in January, but he’s back at his best and will continue to grow. His physical quality is very good and so is the desire and enthusiasm to play for Real Madrid,” he explained.
He acknowledged fond memories of his last visit to Anfield as Real Madrid coach, when the Whites beat the Reds 3-0 eight years ago, but stressed that the British team has transformed since then. “Liverpool have changed a lot in these eight years, now they are a more powerful team, with more quality. To repeat that game if attitude is possible, but to repeat that result seems almost impossible to me,” he added ahead of a court case he predicted would end would be “very intense” and “with a lot of pressure” because Liverpool are under pressure and not going away. “time to breathe.” “We know and we are prepared,” he said.
Finally, he emphasized the need to work well in the back. “We have done well in the past period. The team is getting used to defending well and avoiding mistakes. The defensive aspect will play an important role tomorrow,” he concluded.
Luka Modric wants to continue making history at Real Madrid beyond June 30, when his contract expires, but he has not yet discussed his extension with Florentino Pérez. “I want to stay here, I feel good and I need to talk to the club and see what the club thinks. I want to earn to keep going, not for anyone to give it to me, because in my life nobody has given me anything. “If the club thinks I deserve to continue, I would like to, but not because of my past. Nothing can change my thoughts about Real Madrid, the club of my life. Nobody can break our relationship,” said the Croat at the press conference ahead of his team’s game against Liverpool at Anfield. “I will do everything I can to deserve to stay here. I have always had a very good relationship with the club and that is not going to change. There is no rush, we are in the middle of the season, there are many challenges ahead ahead and I’m fully focused on doing well, getting back to my level and then we’ll see what happens,” stressed Modric, who assured that his desire to continue at Real Madrid is independent of the possible arrival of Jude Bellingham. “My case stands alone, it has nothing to do with it,” he interrupted.
Source: La Verdad
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