Carlo Ancelotti He addressed the media to talk about the Intercontinental final that Real Madrid will play tomorrow, Wednesday, against Pachuca (6:00 pm). The Italian spoke about that meeting, but also about other issues, such as Mbappé’s physical condition.
The final against Pachuca
“We are very excited; if we are here, it is because we did very well. This is a gift for us and for Pachuca, who have already experienced two qualifying rounds. We will try to win, to bring the cup to Madrid despite adversity”
Soon to become the coach with the most titles at Real Madrid
“It’s something important, of course. Achieving this success. It’s a sign of having done a good job, that I’ve done a good job, I think I’ve done it. But I want to continue. It’s an honor to be compared to Miguel Muñoz and the other coaches who were lucky enough to lead the biggest club in the world”
Mbappé, physical condition
“Yesterday he trained well, the sensations were good. He sprinted and everything went well. Today is an important training session, where we will check the sensations and the risk. If he is fine, talk to the doctors, he will play. If there is a minimum risk, obviously not “But the feelings yesterday were very good. We are optimistic.”
This last one can affect the rhythm of the team
“We are better than a month ago. And it is a unique match, a unique occasion. We are very encouraged, plugged in and excited. We want to bring the old Intercontinental Cup to Madrid”
He lost control of the team, of the players
“Are you asking me if I lost control? (Laughs)). A tough question. I didn’t lose, of course not. In football you go through difficult moments, it always happens. Sometimes they come in October- November and later, in April-May The important thing is there, to continue to control”
Winter transition meeting
“No, not yet. Right now, we want to get to Christmas well. We will try to win this game, Sevilla, and then rest, because the team needs it. And in January we will evaluate”
Better coach if he doesn’t have too much criticism
“No, criticism is acceptable. It’s part of my job. I’ve already said that what bothers me is personal criticism, not sports criticism. Because I don’t always do things right, even if I try. We all make mistakes sometimes. And the “Criticism sometimes wakes you up. This is an important part of my job; the coach is always criticized. There has never been a coach in the history of football that is immune to criticism.”
Mbappé’s position
“Mbappé is a fantastic player and I don’t think he has reached his best level yet, although he has been at a good level in the last 2-3 games. He can play in any of the above positions, he plays where I put him and has “His quality can play anywhere he wants.”
Irregular team
“I think we have made some changes compared to last season, we have lost some balance with the injuries. We are far from our best level, it is normal. When there are changes made in the defense, we have to change the strategy so that the player adapts “I’m not happy, but I’m satisfied. We went through some tough moments, something that helps strengthen the team.”
trap match
“Every match is a trap, if Pachuca comes here it means there is something about it. You have to respect it for what it is and for the quality it has. A final is always a special emotion and a worry before the match. You have to prepare the equipment well.”
Vinicius, The Best award
“I think Vinicius could win The Best, he deserves it for the work he does. I hope he gets it”
Reviews now and not at the end of the season
“As I said before: I understand it. Real Madrid just won the Liga and the Champions League last year and in the summer they signed the best player in the world. So everyone thought it was a walk . And football is not a walk, but against every game, we cannot control the results, because sometimes you deserve to win and lose a fantastic season and the best player in the world comes so, 1 +1 is 2. But not always is 2 in football”
The Pachuca
“We saw the match against Botafogo and the semi-final against Al Ahly. It has qualities and, of course, for them it will be a very important match. They have players we know, like Rondón and good youngsters . It’s dynamic, it’s driving. It’s going to be an entertaining rivalry.”
Source: La Verdad
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