Ancelotti: “The team’s doing well and is prepared for the game against Valladolid'
'The players are motivated for these games and focused on what we have to do”, said the coach.
Carlo Ancelotti spoke in the press room at Real Madrid City the day before the clash with Valladolid, on matchday 27 of LaLiga. The coach analysed the condition of his players after the international break: “The team’s doing well overall. Those who have returned from the national team are in good shape. Those who have stayed here have been working well. We were unlucky with Mendy's injury. We are otherwise prepared.”
“I think the atmosphere is relaxed, we're motivated and focused on what we have to do. We don't talk about my contract or if I’m staying or going or whether the players will sign new deals. Here we only talk about the games against Valladolid, Barcelona, Chelsea and all the other matches we have to play. The rest is not an issue that worries me, the club or the players. They know what they have to do.”
Mendy’s injury
'We've got the same injury problems as the other teams. The demands of football sometimes result in injuries. Mendy has been unlucky with injuries this season. He's very important for us. We've managed to replace him fine and we'll try to continue to do so.”
Rumours surrounding his future
“It's a straightforward issue, I'm surprised by these rumours. I'm not worried about it, the thing I'm interested in is fulfilling my duty to this club. Everything's quite clear. I will stay here as long as the club allows me to. We've doing very well, and I have a lot of affection from the president, the fans and the players. The atmosphere is relaxed and we have these two months to try to win some trophies.”
“I think the atmosphere is relaxed, we're motivated and focused on what we have to do. We don't talk about my contract or if I’m staying or going or whether the players will sign new deals. Here we only talk about the games against Valladolid, Barcelona, Chelsea and all the other matches we have to play. The rest is not an issue that worries me, the club or the players. They know what they have to do.”
Mendy’s injury
'We've got the same injury problems as the other teams. The demands of football sometimes result in injuries. Mendy has been unlucky with injuries this season. He's very important for us. We've managed to replace him fine and we'll try to continue to do so.”
Rumours surrounding his future
“It's a straightforward issue, I'm surprised by these rumours. I'm not worried about it, the thing I'm interested in is fulfilling my duty to this club. Everything's quite clear. I will stay here as long as the club allows me to. We've doing very well, and I have a lot of affection from the president, the fans and the players. The atmosphere is relaxed and we have these two months to try to win some trophies.”
“Everyone can express their own opinion, but the reality is different. Mine is straightforward because I have a contract and I want to honour it. I'm not doing it because there's a written agreement, but because I like this club. Everything that can happen after the end of the contract is a matter of the future and everything's possible in the future.”
Brazil
'I'm pleased that the Brazilian national team wants me, but I have to respect a contract that I want to honour. I don't know the president of the Brazilian national team, but I'd love to meet him and say hello.”
Vinicius Tobias
'As with other players in Castilla, Tobias has a lot of potential and is progressing nicely. Contracts will be sorted out at the end of the season'.
Vini Jr. and Gavi
'Everyone has their own problems. Vinicius has had his and Gavi's had his, as have other players. That's football, but what's important is to respect people'.
Rest ahead of the Clásico
'I'm not surprised or upset by the schedule. Yes, it's true that they have an extra day, but we have time to recover from the exertion of tomorrow's game. We don't have a problem.”
Brazil
'I'm pleased that the Brazilian national team wants me, but I have to respect a contract that I want to honour. I don't know the president of the Brazilian national team, but I'd love to meet him and say hello.”
Vinicius Tobias
'As with other players in Castilla, Tobias has a lot of potential and is progressing nicely. Contracts will be sorted out at the end of the season'.
Vini Jr. and Gavi
'Everyone has their own problems. Vinicius has had his and Gavi's had his, as have other players. That's football, but what's important is to respect people'.
Rest ahead of the Clásico
'I'm not surprised or upset by the schedule. Yes, it's true that they have an extra day, but we have time to recover from the exertion of tomorrow's game. We don't have a problem.”