Carlo Ancelotti addressed the media in a press conference prior to the second matchday of La Liga versus Real Valladolid. He was questioned on the suitability of Rodrygo Goes, Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Jude Bellingham, as well as the mistake in Mallorca, among other matters.
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Real Madrid’s performance at the beginning of the season fell short of expectations. Kylian Mbappe made his debut in La Liga after winning the European Super Cup, resulting in a 1-1 draw against Mallorca. The absence of synchronisation between the French player and his teammates Rodrygo Goes, Jude Bellingham, and Vinicius Junior provoked significant disapproval and may have been one of the contributing factors to the tied matches. Confronted with this and various other problems, the press managed to obtain Carlo Ancelotti’s opinions on Friday morning.
“Bellingham has suffered a setback and is currently being evaluated,” he commented on the status of one of his prominent performers. “I enquired with Rodrygo about the matter and he assured me that the message in question was ‘false’. He explicitly stated that he did not make any such statement and expressed his contentment with his current situation.” “Regarding the Brazilian and his alleged WhatsApp message, he replied that there is no problem with him as he has been one of the best in the match,” he stated.
“We possess ample resources.” “The young players, particularly Tchouameni, are performing exceptionally well. We are eagerly anticipating the arrival of Alaba, but we understand that it may take some time,” he stated. “We adhere to instructions regarding our location and timing of play.” “We must prioritise the players’ health above all else,” he stated on the timetables. ‘We are all aware of the qualities he possesses.’ “In these two games, he has performed admirably,” he commended Rodrygo once more.
“This is somewhat indicative of the teams in recent years, partly due to the inclusion of Vinicius…. We prioritise playing more on the left side due to his exceptional skill level. This has been a prevailing feature of these years. Benzema expressed his desire to play both in the centre and on the left, and Bellingham shared the same sentiment. I refuse to admonish Vinicius for his actions, especially considering our two Champions League triumphs achieved in a similar manner.
