Ancelotti: “I’m worried about the feeling we gave”

After the first defeat of the season, Carlo Ancelotti went to the press room to analyze the match against Lille where he made it clear that the French team “deserved to win”.

“The rival team played better than us and deserved to win. It was difficult for us to get into the game and now we have to learn. We have to improve on what is quite clear, it is not too complicated.”

Apathy of the team

“We have to look at things with a cold mind and not throw everything away but obviously we have to improve.”

Lack of play in the middle

“We have forwards who have to play a more vertical game than usual. If you’re slow going forward, it’s a problem.”

Classification of new format

“The sadness comes from the feeling of the team. Games can be lost because it is sport, but the feeling we gave worries me.”

Calendar required

“There’s no need to look for excuses. Other times, we’ve had a lot of games in a row. It wasn’t a good night and that’s it.”

Location in Bellingham

“It was the same position last year with the success he had last year. Now things are not working for him but we just have to wait.”

Ancelotti’s self-criticism

“It is not enough to talk about the issue to fix it. There is a dynamic that must be improved. Little by little I think the team has improved and this is a step back but we have to continue fighting and improving. “

The role of Lille

“I’m not surprised. They’re a team that handles the ball very well and is very motivated tonight. They played with more intensity.”

impatience for the game

“The criticism of the game today is fair, right and we have to accept it as such. We have not given a good version of this game.”

moment of the season

“The last defeat was a fantastic wake-up call because we haven’t lost again and I hope this one will be like that again.”