Carlo Ancelotti insists that he retains the support of everyone at Real Madrid, because his future remains the subject of speculation.
Ancelotti's position was questioned after Madrid's Champions League quarterfinals loss against Arsenal, while they also follow Barcelona with four points at the top of Laliga.
Last week several reports suggested that he could leave Madrid after the Copa del Rey final this weekend against Barca, while he is still connected to the national team of Brazil.
Bayer Leverkusen -Coach Xabi Alonso and former Liverpool -Baas Jurgen Klopp are among the names that have been advertised as possible replacements in recent days.
Asked if he felt the pressure, the Italian told reporters: “The club is aware that it was a more complicated year than last year.
“Together we manage the difficulties. The honeymoon continues. I am very happy, very happy, with a lot of pressure, but it is always like that.
“You see success very close and it is normal that stress is increasing, but stress is fuel for me, it doesn't bother me, it gives me more energy to think about more things.
“As long as I keep getting up in the morning, everything is fine.”
Before the Copa final, Madrid travels to the 12th placed Getafe for a crucial competition meeting on Wednesday, when they will be Mbappe and Ferland Mendy without Kylian.
Mbappe sustained an ankle injury last week at the 2-1 quarter-final second leg loss against Arsenal, while defender Mendy recovers from a hamstring problem.
“They are not ready for tomorrow, but they will train nowadays and I think they will both be available for Saturday's game,” said Ancelotti.
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“Tomorrow's eleven will be decided to take into account the wear of Sunday evening (a 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao) and that alone. Some are still a bit tired, but that's very normal. We'll see tomorrow.
“Getafe play intense football, very well organized and they are very clear. We are ready and prepared, every time the end of the season approaches, the matches are becoming increasingly important.”