The coach of Real Madrid, Carlo Ancelotti, appeared at a press conference after the white team’s 2-0 win against Osasuna thanks to goals from Fede Valverde and Marco Asensio. These were the statements of the Italian coach for DAZN.
Sensations. Did the game go through Vinicius?: “He is a player who always makes a difference. He has played an outstanding game today, with more chances in the second half, since we attacked more directly. He is extraordinary, he doesn’t stop attacking, dribbling… he has an impressive continuity of play”.
What did you like the most and what did you like the least? “The least, that what we did in the second part could have been done in the first, be more vertical. but what more, the solidity. In moments of difficulty we have not lost our minds. Full match. It was key to win to keep LaLiga alive”.
Bet with Valverde. “The bet is already off! I do not tear the card, because it is already at 11 (laugh)”.
Protests at halftime. “I did not agree with where they had taken the last foul, 20 meters ahead. But nothing more special. I want to emphasize that the refereeing has been very good, controlled. A lot of respect for the referees”.
Subsequently, the Real Madrid coach appeared at a press conference.
Today’s game, is it one of those that leave a coach doubly satisfied?: “Yeah. It was a complete match, even, competed for by both teams… We are very satisfied because the team played well, they suffered when they had to, they looked for the right moment to score… We are very satisfied”.
Hug with Álvaro Rodríguez. Is it a future 9?: “Hard to say, but he is a player who has many qualities. He is very tall, handles the ball well, formidable with a header… He is a striker who can help us, as he has helped us today. It is not easy for a young man to enter Real Madrid well, focused on the game. He has made the difference in ten minutes, when he has given two assists. Another if he is not cold he thinks about scoring the goal. He is going to help us this season, I am convinced ”.
Vinicius’ party: “It was a spectacular game, as always. A bit more difficult in the first part; in the second overflow. When the others get tired, he turns up his intensity. He has assisted the first goal, he has arrived many times before the goalkeeper… his game has been extraordinary ”.
How do you see the team physically for Anfield?: “We’re ok. We had the last-minute problem of Tchouameni. Kroos has returned to training, I think Benzema is going to be fine for Tuesday’s game… We arrived with a good dynamic. Little by little the players are recovering. We arrived with all the confidence in the world”.
Is Camavinga the footballer who has grown the most this season?: “OK. She is playing very well. We are very happy with him. His physical condition is very good and he puts energy where I put it. Today he has played a very good game in the defensive aspect. When I have put the double pivot with Valverde he has made the difference ”.
Is Álvaro going to stay in the first team?: “We have to evaluate this with Raúl. He has to progress playing, but he is a player that we are also going to use. We have to talk about Álvaro’s future than Raúl. He can play tomorrow and it’s good for him to play tomorrow.”
What did you say to the referee?: “The last foul for me was a foul that was 20 meters away. It was my mistake, because the referee explained it to me very well. I think the refereeing today has been good”.
Marking Vinicius: “Apart from the minute of silence, which has been disrespectful not to Vinicius, but to Turkey and Syria. For the rest, forgetting that, Osasuna has played a football game, competitive, even, with fight and fight, but correct.
What idea do you have for the right back against Liverpool?: “That Carvajal is going to play at Anfield”.