Mbappé’s closed defense is Real Madrid’s motto right now regarding their player. Carlo Ancelotti gave a press conference this morning in Valdebebas and many of the questions were about the French star of the team about which the Swedish prosecutor’s office is investigating whether he participated in a rape: “I talk to the players every day and I don’t see him affected. I see him almost one hundred percent. “It’s a pleasure to see him train,” he said.
For Ancelotti, ”Mbappé has taken advantage of the break to improve his physical condition. He is very well, happy and eager to return tomorrow and be important for the team. These 15 days have helped him a lot, because he is a different player than he was before the break,” he stated.
When the Madrid coach was asked how Mbappé is doing personally, the coach evaded the question: “I’m not here to comment on speculation. I focus on the work he does. I repeat that I see him happy and happy and eager to contribute to the team.”
The days of rest
“I went to London and I didn’t ask anyone’s permission.”
Ancelotti did not know that Mbappé had gone to Sweden: “The rest days were scheduled and then everyone chooses what they want to do. I went to London for two days and I haven’t asked anyone for permission. “I also don’t have a travel agency to organize the players’ trips,” he said.
Ancelotti was also asked if Madrid plans to strengthen in the winter market after Carvajal’s long-term absence: “We are looking for the ideal player for Madrid, but it is not easy. We have youth players who can contribute (Fortea, Loren, Jacobo…), although unfortunately some are injured. Alaba is recovering well and will soon be working with the team.” Then, he added: “I have not asked the club for reinforcements, because last year we already handled the injuries we had well and the same is going to happen this season.”
The sensations
The team is better than a month ago
Ancelotti sees the team well: “The sensations are quite different. I’m more confident now than I was a month ago. I see the team more motivated and better physically. I think there is an important moment in the season, where we have very strong rivals and I think we arrive with good feelings. Hopefully the field can confirm these sensations.”
Ancelotti had a memory for Carvajal: “We feel very sorry for Dani because he is a very important piece. We lose him for the next few months as a player, but not as a leader. He will be here and work with us. “We will not take advantage of his strength but of his head.”
The coach believes that Lucas Vázquez can perfectly replace Carvajal throughout the season: “One of the best qualities that Lucas has is his strength; It is very active and dynamic. I don’t think he will have any problems playing all the games we give him. “We have absolute confidence in him because he has always played well every time we have put him on the field.”
Finally, Ancelotti denied that the English Federation had approached him for the position of coach: “I have had nothing with the English Federation. They have chosen a very good coach (Tuchel), tactically very strong. I wish him the best.”
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