Carlo Ancelotti answered various questions from journalists after Real Madrid’s success on home soil against a valiant opponent. If his team did not always show a flamboyant face, the Merengues were able to foil the trap set by Marcelino to offer themselves three very precious points.
On Dani Carvajal’s injury : “Carvajal seriously injured his knee. His condition will be assessed in the coming hours. We are sad. He is a fundamental player for us. We’ll see, he’s very sad too. »
On the performance of Eduardo Camavinga : “We played with a double pivot this evening, Camavinga and Valverde. Of course, Eduardo needs more time after his injury, he was tired and asked for a change. »
On Valverde’s goal : “We worked on this combination this morning. It is an option for scoring goals. »
On Vinicius’ state of health : “He had a cervical problem and his neck is currently completely blocked. he suffers. He is also expected to carry out medical tests in the coming hours. »
Again on Carvajal : “The doctor told me it was a knee injury. We do not yet know the duration of unavailability. »
On a possible recruit to the right-back position : “Lucas Vazquez gives us a lot of confidence. We still have time to discuss, knowing that the transfer window is currently closed and that there are not a plethora of options. »
On the tenure of Luka Modric : “He has always been and remains a key piece for the team. It doesn’t matter how many minutes he plays. »
