Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has complained about the lack of rest that will be confronted with Villarreal this weekend, behind the back of an exhausting penalty shootout victory over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. Travel his side to the yellow submarine on Saturday at 6:30 PM CEST.
The alarm bells began to ring for fans of Real Madrid when Vinicius Junior missed training on Friday, instead working in the gym. Ancelotti, however, explained that he just got extra rest.
“We gave him an extra day of rest because he was still very tired. Tomorrow he will be at full power, available. He has no problems at all, but a bit tired. '
He was asked if he understood the decision to plan the match at that time, and about the state of the Real Madrid team.
“I don't understand, but we can't do anything. I don't understand. The minimum is 72 hours. I don't understand … but that's how it is. “
'[They are] Restore because it has been a short time. It will clearly be an aspect to keep in mind for tomorrow. We have to play a smart game … “
The Italian admitted that he would put extra emphasis on their focus and their motivation for the game after such a high during the week.
“Of course we have to motivate the team more for tomorrow than in a Champions League Knock output. Because it comes naturally in a knockout match. “
In the past two seasons, Ancelotti has expressed concern about the calendar several times and was not surprised as a result
“No. The most important thing that the players are recovery is not prioritized. They first think of the TV -rights, money … That is some priority, not the recovery of the players. They risk injuries. The last thing they think are the players. That is what I think.”
In terms of a more general analysis, Ancelotti said that he was satisfied with their progress this season.
“Despite the difficulties, we still got the lead in every competition. And that has not happened in the last three years. The first year that we were eliminated in January by Athletic, the second year that we were far behind in La Liga … Now we are still in the lead in every competition in March for the first time. We are doing well. And we can do better, but we are doing well. “
Although Real Madrid was clearly happy with their victory, the performance against Atletico Madrid was questioned in the media, and it was recognized by Thibaut Courtois after the game that it was 'not their best game'. Los Blancos has the chance to return to the top of the table with a victory or a draw at La Ceramica.
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