Ancelotti: “There are many who would like to be in Rodrygo’s place at Real Madrid”

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti spoke with the media before his match against Espanyol on Saturday. He was asked about Rodrygo’s links with Saudi Arabia lately, to which he said: “I find it difficult to talk about the future of players, because they are personal decisions. But what I see is that those who are here are very happy and want stay as possible. , there are many who would like to be in Rodrygo’s place, as in Vinicius. Names, but there are many players who want to come here.

Ancelotti in the VS Espanyol match

“A difficult and complicated game, as always. It is an important moment in the League for all, because the final stretch is coming. We are still quite far from that, but the points, when approaching, begin to be more important, even more than those of the first days. We have the advantage at this time and we want to maintain it. ”

Ancelotti in the season depending on the playoffs

“The season can depend on each game. If you lose in the league or eliminate in the cup, it affects the season. Obviously. We should not think about this, but to play the games that we must play. And there are many. I repeat, too many, I repeat. From today, until the break of March (16) we have 13 games. There is a lot and we must think that each one can be vital. Because each one, starting today, begins to be vital. In each game we will play much of the season. “

Ancelotti about whether there will be a difference in preparation if it is a city or Celta

“There is no preparation [laughs]. When you play every three days, there is a preparation for the four, five or six players who have not participated. That’s where we have to work and do it. But for the rest … there is no preparation, but recovery. This is ‘recovery, video, coincidence’; ‘Recovery, video, game’. And so on, for 40 days, for most players. Our job is to have those who play a little less, prepared and motivated, because they will be indispensable in this part of the season. Then, let’s understand the rotation of some players, because it will be to keep the entire motivated squad. Because I need them all.

“The plan does not change. In a perfect world, we would not play them, but we failed and we could not enter the Top 8. They will be entertaining, what can I say. And we have the resources to overcome them. “

Ancelotti in Rodrygo’s performances on the left

“It’s a good question, because there may be debate here. He feels very comfortable there, but he has also contributed a lot to the right. He is a complete player and, although we are aware that he prefers to play left, someone, for the good of the team, has to make sacrifices. And Rodrygo has always done it. He has always put the good of the team first.

“Football enjoys Rodrygo’s quality. For the good of the team, I have to clarify the positions. It hasn’t gone badly, until now. And he won’t do it in the future. “

Ancelotti about whether there will be signings

“No, no, no! I’m not confirming anything! I’m just waiting for this window to end. I have to say thanks, because you have not asked me many times about transfers. I really appreciate it. Tomorrow, everything will be clearer. “

Ancelotti about whether Saudi Arabia’s mentality to sign the players is changing

“They have the 2034 World Cup and the right to use football to give a good image of the country. I see nothing strange. Saudi Arabia has a very serious, very serious project; Because it is a very strong country with many fans. And although it is clear that it is a project that has just begun, they are improving it with the signature of important players. Soccer, like the world, has been globalized. And there is nothing strange in which Saudi Arabia can organize a World Cup in 2034 … because football is not from Europe, but something worldwide. Therefore, they have every right to use sport to spread a good image of the country. “

Ancelotti about how he goes to the team mentally and physically

“I didn’t say I wanted to get to January alive, but to spend. And we have done it. We are better than in December, we go from a very good career, with 12 wins in the last 14 games. But we have to move on. There are so many games that each one could be a trap. And that’s what we don’t want. We have to advance in this good dynamic. We cannot afford to go back. “