Two days after his qualification for the quarter-finals of the Copa Del Rey and on the eve of the reception of Las Palmas on the occasion of the 20th day of La Liga, Carlo Ancelotti was present at a press conference to discuss the challenges of this match but also had to answer questions regarding his team’s latest matches. The Italian coach also took responsibility for the defeat against Barça on Sunday (5-2). “The match against Barcelona was my fault, the whistles were good, deserved. » He then announced an important comeback. “David Alaba is fine. He played 40 minutes yesterday and he lacks a bit of rhythm, but he is doing well. His knee responds very well, he will be in the group and could have playing time against Las Palmas. »
The cash response to Diego Simeone
Asked about Kylian Mbappé’s great form, Ancelotti reaffirmed his confidence in the French striker after a complicated start to the season. “Kylian Mbappé’s attitude has not changed in training or off the pitch. He is always very calm, very humble. He has really increased his profile on the pitch, showing a very high level, and that helps us all. Especially his teammates. The adaptation period is over. » After the refereeing controversies after the match against Celta, provoking the scolding of Diego Simeone who declared “It’s the same thing for 100 years… so I don’t know what surprises you. », the Merengue wanted to answer him. “Simeone’s words? These are things that are said for the gallery. Everyone in football knows what Real Madrid stands for in its 125-year history. I guess it’s thorns that hurt. » The Madrid derby on February 9 should be a heated one between the two men.
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To summarize
Present at a press conference on the eve of the match against Las Palmas, Carlo Ancelotti announced a big comeback and responded to Diego Simeone. The Real Madrid coach announced that David Alaba is fit and should be given playing time and responded that Simeone’s comments on refereeing are only for show and that the greatness of Real Madrid in 125 years of story must hurt him.
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