The Real Madrid coach, Carlo Ancelotti, spoke with the press before Saturday’s league game against Real Valladolid and while Vinícius Junior is suspended by the draw, many of the questions surrounded his future. When asked about a possible offer of 300 million euros from Saudi Arabia, Ancelotti replied: “What I know with certainty, that I have direct information, is that it is very happy here. And what wants to make history here. We are all in that line. “
Ancelotti in the current team form
“The goal is clear: we have become leaders and it is time to maintain our position. It is an important moment in the league and we have to take advantage of it. ”
Ancelotti about whether he will turn against Valladolid
“We give the party the importance it deserves: it is very important. We have to maintain leadership. And I will present the best possible team. It is a demanding schedule, but we have a good rhythm. And it’s time to move on. “
Ancelotti about whether speculation could affect Vinícius
“He is the same as always. Not playing tomorrow will be good for him to recover, that he works calmly. Will take advantage of these days. And he will be fresh at the key moment. “
Ancelotti about whether people are right by saying that Real Madrid can play without vinícius
“I think they have forgotten that we have already won two titles of the Champions League with him. That is my opinion. He is an undisputed player, no doubt.”
Ancelotti about being under pressure
“I don’t feel that pressure, no. There are better and worse moments, nothing more. I feel good, very confident. We can do well. “
Ancelotti in Thibaut Courtois the possible return to the Belgian national team
“It’s something for him to evaluate. If you want to return, we have no problem. You are welcome. It will be something that Thibaut will discuss with the coach. “
Ancelotti in Fede Valverde
“He is obviously a complete, very important player. It can cover many positions and in all of them it does it perfectly: pivot, inside … it is very difficult to find a right like him. It is difficult to choose your best position, so I try to choose your best position in the team. If you need more as a right side, you will play there, if you are a midfielder, there. He never makes any demand and this is also a virtue. He is probably the most complete player in the world at this time. It could be a back center, without any problem. “
Ancelotti about whether I would understand that Vinícius is tempted by Saudi Arabia
“You would have to ask. I can say what I see: a happy player, who is making history and who wants to continue. “
Ancelotti in the good form of Dani Ceballos
“Ceballos has contributed a lot in this period. He returned to his best version, after several muscular problems and now looks very good. It seems safer in the ball. You can play in important games, of course you can. “
Ancelotti about whether the questions about the future of Vinícius bother him
“No no! These days I have been angry too much with press conferences … and I shouldn’t do it. And I know why. It is something I have thought about these days. No, Vinícius questions does not bother me. “
Ancelotti in the aptitude of Tchouameni
“Tchouameni is fine, he has returned. And the rest is fine too. Camavinda will only miss, it will be available very soon, maybe next week. “
Ancelotti in the team that accepts a more defensive mentality
“Yes. It is something we have talked about a lot in recent periods and we will continue to do so. We are focusing on improving on the back, the team understands that and is doing it, without a doubt. They are aware that it is the key to success “
Ancelotti about what is behind Rodrygo’s good form
“His continuity. Something I didn’t have in the past, where a lot of days and others, less. It is now more continuous in the game and that makes it stand out. It is normal for a striker to have ups and downs, it is true, but when you get the numbers you are getting now, with continuity, you can see that. “
Ancelotti about whether there is a change of approach to young players
“No, I’m still the same. The idea is always the same: win. If it is with youth players, well, because they deserve to play. They are taking advantage of the opportunities that the injuries have opened, for now. Asencio, Jacobo, Loren … are people who are taking advantage of the wounds we have had. ”