Ancelotti speaks out about Xavi's continuity at FC Barcelona: “I think he has done a great job”

Carlo Ancelotti appeared this Thursday at the press conference prior to the League match that Real Madrid will play this Friday in San Sebastián. However, the topic of the moment revolves around Barcelona, ​​the Clásico controversies and the continuity of Xavi, and the Italian coach has been asked about that, among other things.

Xavi's decision and the controversy of the Classic

“I think that Xavi has done a great job at Barcelona and knows the club very well. It seems like a correct decision to me. We have to respect changes in opinions. How many times have I changed? Many times throughout my career. Doing so is lawful and permitted.”

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“We have such good feelings that everything around us doesn't affect us. It's nothing,” he added about the Classic controversy.

Losses of Bellingham and Rodrygo, and the reappearance of Courtois

Furthermore, regarding Friday's match, Ancelotti confirmed that Madrid will suffer at least one loss to visit Real, Frenchman Ferland Mendy.

“With all the enthusiasm in the world, the objective is very clear. We are 7 points away from winning LaLiga and the objective is to do it as soon as possible. We will try to do our best to win”

“Bellingham had a stomach problem tonight and Rodrygo had the flu. Today they stayed at home but I think they are going to travel. I don't think Mendy will travel because I prefer him to stay training thinking about the Champions League match,” Ancelotti announced.

The good news is that Courtois could reappear before the end of the season: “I have to think about some things including the goal. Courtois is fine, I think he will be available next week to travel with us and he can play the game against him. Cadiz”.