Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the media within the press room on the Santiago Bernabéu and mentioned the Actual Madrid-Sevilla matchday 18 in La Liga: “We cleared up what we have been lacking: slightly little bit of angle, collective dedication and operating slightly bit extra. We have got again to doing issues nicely. The 2 months after the defeat towards Milan have been a really tough time for the squad as a result of we had some robust video games. Mbappé, just like the squad, has acquired again to doing nicely. We have completed the yr strongly to come back again with enthusiasm in 2025″.
“Very first thing is relaxation and now we have given the gamers a person programme. They should relaxation and have a pleasant time with their households. We’ll come again nicely, motivated and searching ahead to it. We have to be prepared as a result of now we have a sport towards Valencia on 3 January”.
What marks do you give the squad in 2024?
“The crew’s mark is excellent as a result of we have achieved very nicely in each facet. Final season was unbelievable. And because of the angle of the gamers we have sorted out a scenario. Repeating final season is difficult, however we’ll strive as a result of there’s loads of high quality within the squad”.
Tribute to Jesús Navas
“He is a soccer legend as a result of he is an instance for his professionalism, his dedication and his angle. Younger gamers who wish to be prime degree footballers need to comply with a participant like him”.
Overcoming adversity
“After the defeat towards Milan we mounted issues after we spoke within the dressing room. We got here again and sorted it out”.
Mbappé’s self-criticism
“He has been self-critical. He got here out of a tough scenario and has proven all his high quality. The settling-in interval and immediately he proved he was proper”.
Tough moments of the season
“I’ve by no means had an issue with threat as a result of I do know what my job is like. When issues do not go nicely, I am accountable. The membership has by no means proven me any concern as a result of they’ve all the time expressed their affection and reassurance. That is what a coach wants when he’s going by a tough time. I trusted what the membership advised me after the rumours in regards to the bench and the membership was clear. They reassured me that I needed to work to get out of the scenario”.
Group evolution
“The evolution has been the defensive dedication. The lacking gamers like Militão, Carvajal, Alaba and Mendy took their toll. Now we have tried to strengthen our high quality. Mbappé is significantly better, Bellingham has began to attain and Rodrygo is again. We have additionally achieved very nicely in assault”.
Endrick and Fran Garcia stayed on the bench
“I have not had time to speak with them. However they perceive that I did not wish to open up a sport that was already completed. Each will get alternatives in 2025. Fran Garcia has helped us quite a bit in current weeks. I wish to want everybody a Merry Christmas”.