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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the media for the first time in 2025 to address Friday night’s match against Valencia in La Liga and also the transfer market, which has reopened. On that topic, Ancelotti said that “talking about this is a little more complicated. We will see. The only thing I can say is that we have a lot of games in January and we are focused on that. Talking about the market is not easy for me at the moment.”
Ancelotti on the start of a new year
“We are starting a new challenge with great enthusiasm. It is going to be a demanding match, Valencia has changed coaches and it has always been difficult for us to play against Valencia. We want to start the year well. It is a very important game. The team is in good shape. The days of rest have passed well. “Everyone has returned motivated and in top shape.”
Ancelotti on the issue of Dani Olmo’s inscription
“I don’t know the case in detail. What I can say is that I respect all clubs, institutions and rules. But since I don’t know the details, I can’t answer.”
Ancelotti on his expectations about the Mestalla atmosphere
“We are thinking about what we are going to find in the field. A rival who has changed coaches and who can give extra motivation to the players. For me Baraja has done a fantastic job, but this happens in football. We expect a demanding match. “We have to be focused on the game and nothing else.”
Ancelotti on the objectives for 2025
“There are games to win, as always, there is nothing new. In November we went through a negative moment to which the team reacted very well. The team is now very motivated and in better shape. Alaba has started training with us. So far, so good. The atmosphere is good and we have to maintain it with only one thing, which is to win games.”
Ancelotti on whether he wants signings in January
“I don’t want to talk about it, because it’s not the right time to talk about it here. We will see what happens, taking into account that I am happy with the squad I have.”
Ancelotti on Vinícius’ return to Mestalla
“Vinicius is very good. The vacations that the players have had have been good for them. He is fresh, excited and motivated by the awards he has received in recent days. “He is focused on making a difference tomorrow.”
Ancelotti on two defeats in the first game after the winter break as coach of Real Madrid
“Thank you for telling me. I had forgotten this. From what I have seen these days I see the team motivated and focused. I’ll tell him tomorrow, it can be an extra motivation.”
Ancelotti in rotations
“Maybe. We are thinking about doing something. Now we have a more complete squad, more rotations. When Alaba returns we will have the opportunity to rotate a little further back, which is the position where we have suffered the most. Next week he will start playing games “It’s very close, starting on the 20th.”
Ancelotti on what to expect from new Valencia coach Carlos Corberán
“We looked at how the strategy worked at West Brom. And then we have to see how it can be adapted to the characteristics of the players. Valencia, due to the way they played with Baraja, was a very even team. “We have evaluated both things.”
