Carlo Ancelotti appeared at a press conference today ahead of tomorrow’s La Liga clash with Celta Vigo.
Tomorrow, October 19, Real Madrid will play away against Celta Vigo in the 10th round of La Liga. They sit just three points behind Barcelona at the top of the league table. Meanwhile, Celta sit comfortably in ninth place in the table.
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti returned to the public eye after a two-week break for international football. The Italian was quizzed by the press on everything from the general state of the squad to Dani Carvajal, Vinicius Jr’s fitness and Kylian Mbappé’s headline week.
“First of all, we’re very sorry for Dani. He’s a crucial player for us. Although we’ll miss him on the pitch for the next few months, he’ll remain a leader in the dressing room, working alongside the team. We’ll draw on his strength and mentality. We’ve used this break to train hard. Several players have improved their physical condition, and the international players have returned in top shape. We’re feeling confident ahead of tomorrow’s match against a strong team. The squad looks motivated and in great physical condition.”
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The most talked-about player leading up to the match is Kylian Mbappé, who is under investigation by Swedish police for alleged sexual misconduct. Real Madrid’s head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, was asked to address the situation regarding the French player.
Ancelotti refrained from commenting on Mbappé’s legal issues but assured that the forward returned from his break as a transformed player.
“Kylian Mbappé is feeling very good, he’s happy and needed these 15 days of rest. He’s in great form, happy, and eager to play tomorrow”.
“He’s a different player than before the international break, you can see that”.
🗣️Carlo Ancelotti: "These 15 days were very helpful for Kylian Mbappé, he trained and recovered well from his injury. He is ready to paly." pic.twitter.com/H33CEBgrpL
— Mbappé Xtra (@TheMbappeXtra) October 18, 2024
The LaLiga matchday-10 game between Celta Vigo and Real Madrid will be played at the Estadio Abanca-Balaídos in Vigo, Spain, on Saturday October 19. Starting at 9:00 PM.
