Ancelotti praises his new crack in defense

On Sunday, Real Madrid won without forcing 2-0 on their Santiago Bernabeu pitch against Getafe during the 15th day of La Liga. A third clean sheet in a row for Carlo Ancelotti's men, despite being orphaned by their starting central defender with Rudiger, Eder Militao. A long-term absence which promised to be a real blow for the Merengue but the Madrid team came to help the Italian coach with a young crack, Raul Asencio, 21 years old. At a press conference before the Bilbao match, Ancelotti praised his young player. “He has proven to be a reliable central defender. He absolutely does not lack knowledge of the position. He is very well placed, confident and motivated. He contributed a lot during these four matches. If I ever have to sit him on the bench, I have to think carefully about it. »

Ancelotti surprised by his level

If Real Madrid has returned to form in recent matches in La Liga after its slap in the face against Barça on October 26, it is thanks to a renewed defensive solidity since the Madrilenians have not conceded a single goal in their last three meetings. Despite Tuesday's 2-0 defeat against Liverpool, the performance of the young Spanish defender who was playing his first Champions League match was solid against a very mobile Reds attacking trio. Enough to attract compliments from his trainer. “Yes, he surprised me, especially the maturity he has, the calm he has to manage game situations. He is never worried, never afraid, he is very secure. He has already passed the litmus test, he can be considered a player in our team with all the credit, because he deserves it.” Asencio should start this evening in San Mamés for this clash of the 16th day of La Liga against Athletic Bilbao despite the return of Aurélien Tchouaméni.

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