After the resounding defeat in the derby, Carlo Ancelotti He admitted in a press conference that his team was not good in many phases of the game. Above all, he had an impact on the team’s starting defense: “We weren’t good. We weren’t compact”
System change
“The pattern didn’t change. What happened was, we didn’t start the game well, we weren’t pressing and then, when they took the lead, the Athletic He has played his game. “They did it better than we did.”
Joselu’s absence
“Joselu didn’t play because we wanted to have more presence in the midfield. Today we are fragile in defense. It can be said that there is no problem although I don’t get into individuals. The team was not compact, especially in the first half.”
Controversy of purpose is not allowed
“I didn’t see him. He was far away”
Effectiveness in place
“Atlético is very strong in duels. Also in defense and we have
Defense in three goals
“The three goals were a photocopy. A rupture between the centre-backs and we were not compact with any of them.”
Modric and Kroos
“I’m trying to get a little more control of the ball in the middle, especially to give Tchouaméni, who played a lot of games, a rest.”
Modric noticed
“We don’t point anyone and pointing Modric seems too much to me. He didn’t play a good game but like the rest of his teammates.”
Approach
“It may be that I could have done better. It’s pretty clear when the team doesn’t do what you want it to do and it’s my responsibility but I have very long shoulders, no problem. It’s the least I can do, take responsibility. This loss could be an opportunity.”
Source: La Verdad
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