Carlo Ancelotti is worried. The Real Madrid coach knows that he will not be able to replace one of his most illustrious executives.
It is a part of the history of Real Madrid which comes to an end with the departure announced at the end of the season – therefore at the end of the Champions League final against Dortmund next Saturday – from Toni Kroos. At 34 years old, and after ten seasons spent in the White House, the German international midfielder will bow out, with a 465e merengue tunic worn.
Saturday evening at the Bernabeu against Betis Sevilla, the person concerned bid farewell to the Madrid public, flanked by the captain’s armband, credited with a beautiful guard of honor – opponents included – before kick-off and finally greeted by a huge ovation when he left the pitch in the 87th minute. “ I think the Bernabeu gave Toni Kroos the farewell he deserved. It was a great evening, very moving for him and for everyone. », says Carlo Ancelotti directly.
“One of the greatest”
Facing the press at the end of the meeting, the Italian technician spoke at length about this departure which will greatly impact the Madrid lines. “ We are lucky to live one more week with him… He was one of the greatest, that’s obvious. A great midfielder of great quality with a fantastic character, very altruistic, very humble, and who has always played for the team. A very generous player. »
The problem is that such an element can hardly be replaced. “ There is no player with these characteristics on the transfer marketnotes Carlo Ancelotti. So we will have to replace it differently. We have midfielders with a lot of different qualities, we will have to adapt our game next season to these different characteristics compared to those that Toni Kroos possesses. »
