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Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the media before Real Madrid’s first game of the Copa del Rey season, which will take on Deportivo Minera on Monday. Ancelotti was asked about the rotations, to which he responded: “Those who do not travel are Courtois and Rüdiger, who stay here, the rest all leave. “I want to give minutes to others who have played a little less.”
Ancelotti on Copa del Rey
“With the same enthusiasm as always, because it is an important competition that has given us joy in recent years. We are going to respect the rival, the shirt and the competition. “We will try to do our best and pass the qualifying round.”
Ancelotti on the red card to Vinicius Jr
“We are convinced that it was not a red, it was a yellow. We hope you don’t get any matches. I’m not in his place, but it’s hard to bear everything that happens, the insults… But he’s trying to improve. “He is obviously sad about the red card, he apologized, but we have to look forward.”
Ancelotti on penalties
“I didn’t like the fact that we failed. If we score, those who do not travel are Courtois and Rüdiger, who stay here, the rest all leave. “I want to give minutes to others who have played a little less.”
“It’s a rule and you have to respect it. I have no problem with this, it’s obvious.”
Ancelotti in Bellingham
“What has changed a little in recent times is his position without the ball, which is a little more central. In recent games we have chosen to have him defensively in a more central position as a playmaker. The team has managed the change well and nothing has changed with the ball.”
Ancelotti on playing on a professional field
“Yes, it makes me feel a little more at ease. If the grass is good, we are less likely to have problems and the fans will be able to enjoy a good game. Also, the time of year is not the best, obviously, because it is cold.”
Ancelotti is Vinicius’ attitude
“What happens in the stadiums… I think their attitude has improved a lot. You can continue to improve, but no one is perfect. “He has improved so much that he is the best player in the world.”
Ancelotti on the issue of penalties
“Penalties are a very difficult technical aspect to work on, because what changes during a match is the atmosphere. In training you cannot reproduce the atmosphere of a stadium.”
Ancelotti on whether Lunin will play the entire competition
“I haven’t thought about that. Lunin will play tomorrow because Courtois needs to rest and recover well. “It is not decided that Lunin will only play the Copa del Rey.”
Ancelotti on whether the Cup could be a problem due to match congestion
“I don’t think it’s going to be a problem while you’re in the Copa del Rey. It is a problem when you are away because Madrid tries to compete in all competitions. The problem is if you are out of the Copa del Rey. Two years ago we did very well, playing in the final of this competition is very nice and the goal is to reach the final, as always.”
