2022-12-29
The activity of the Spanish League returns after a month and a half stopped by the World Cup in Qatar. Carlo Ancelotti, coach of the Real Madridspoke to the media prior to this Friday’s duel against Valladolid.
Ancelotti He talked about everything at a press conference, from the possibility of leading the Brazilian team to Lionel Messi.
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He also referred to the issue of signings in the winter market that opens on January 1, 2023.
Benzema:
”He returned on the 10th of vacation and when he returned he was quite well. He worked with the team and in friendlies he played half an hour and 45 minutes. I think he is going to show all his quality”.
The status of the template:
“We are fine. We have recovered Benzema well, who was important. Those who have had vacations have also returned well, although I am going to give priority to the players who have been here”.
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Ancelotti and the Brazilian team:
”If they are interested, they have not called me, but if they are, I appreciate it. My situation is clear: I’m still here, I’m never going to tell Madrid that this adventure is over”.
Hazard’s case:
“I see Hazard well, he has trained well. I see it better than before the World Cup. He has done a good job and I am going to use the entire squad ”.
The difficulty after the World Cup:
”Evaluating what is going to happen is very complicated, it is a calendar that demands a lot. We have the Spanish Super Cup and the Club World Cup. Until March we have many games and you have to make a personal evaluation of the player. You have to put good conditions to the players. The World Cup players had to be given rest. There are no more days off, until February 19 we play every three days”.
Added time in the World Cup:
“I don’t know how it was done. But I believe that in the end, sooner or later, football will go to effective time.
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Is the tiki-taka dead?
“Noooo. Touch is very important in football, but it is important to do other things to win games. Sometimes you can’t win the game just with your touch and you have to counter or something else…”
Reinforcements in the winter market:
”The entries are closed, because we have a great squad. We don’t know about the departures, because perhaps some players who play less want to leave. Compared to December 2022, I think we are better. And although it is difficult, why are we not going to improve what we did last year?
What did you feel when Benzema returned to Madrid?:
”He did not enter into that decision. With us he has come back a very motivated player and we are convinced that in the second season he will do a lot for us ”.
The goals against:
“It’s not a Courtois problem, it’s everyone’s problem. In the second part of the season it is necessary to defend better”.
Endrick’s signing:
“He is a great player, a great talent. The club has reached an agreement with the family for 2024 and it is good news.”
Messi, the best in history?:
”Hard to say, I don’t know if he’s the best ever. It’s not so fair to say that, because each era has very good players. A ‘Messi is the best in history’ will not come out of my mouth. I have enjoyed so many good players… I train the Ballon d’Or every day. And I have seen Cruyff and Maradona play…”.
The renewals of Asensio and Ceballos:
“It doesn’t worry me, because I see everyone very connected. There are several players in this situation. Until June there is time. If the players want to continue I’m happy and if not, then too”.