Carlo Ancelotti en la rueda de prensa previa al Clásico entre el Real Madrid y el FC Barcelona en LaLiga

MENDY DIDN'T TRAIN THIS SATURDAY DUE TO AN OVERLOAD

Ancelotti praises Cubarsí and Lamine and confirms that Mendy will reach the Classic

Published:20/04/2024 - 15:41h

Updated:21/04/2024 - 03:50h

Carlo Ancelotti had no qualms when talking about various aspects of the duel between his club, Real Madrid, and FC Barcelona. He emphasized the expectations of the match and also provided some news on key players such as Ferland Mendy and Éder Militão

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Carlo Ancelotti appeared in front of the media in the previous press conference to the Classical between the Real Madrid and the FC Barcelona. This clash antoja crucial for the merengues, since it would allow them keep his good state of sportive form and consolidate his leadership in LaLiga. With a victory in this duel, would expand the brecha of points between both groups to 11 units, a practically irretrievable advantage by the culés. During his intervention, the míster of the whites spoke on his expectations for the meeting and also referred to the physical state of Ferland Mendy. Besides, it took advantage of the opportunity for elogiar to Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsí.

The experienced Italian trainer began commenting his perspective on the clash between merengues and culés, emphasizing in the parity that expects that there is in this duel. "It goes to be a very competitive rival, that is doing it very well. We are convinced that it goes to be a classical as always, will be very struggled. It is a big opportunity to approach us to LaLiga. The Barcelona is a very alive team", limited.

The presence of Mendy in the announcement and the possible titularity of Militãor in front of the culés

To his time, 'Carletto' dissipated any type of doubt on the presence of Ferland Mendy, the one who has been a key player in tactical approach of the white picture in the last meetings, in the clash against the Barcelona. It is necessary to remember that Mendy did not participate in the training of the Saturday because of one overloads muscular, what generated uncertainty on his inclusion in the announcement. "The team has been recovering. There are players that need a day more, like Mendy. They will be all in the announcement. Mendy Was tired and have given him a day of rest", emphasized.

In this sense, Ancelotti pronounced on the possibility that Éder Militãor return to the eleven headline. Although the defender has had some brief apparitions (12 minutes) from his return to the announcement of the white club on 30 March, after recovering of an injury in the ligament crossed previous, still has not had the opportunity to be headline in any duel from his return. "Tomorrow it could be headline. It is well, training, only are missing him minutes. Has win to play and can be an option for morning", signalled.

The Italian 'surrendered' in front of Pau Cubarsí and Lamine Yamal

To conclude, the native of Reggiolo (Italy) did not leave to happen the opportunity to stand out positive appearances on two young talents 'top' of the picture culé, those who at present exert a crucial paper in the tactical approach of Xavi Hernández: Pau Cubarsí and Lamine Yamal. "The connection between veterans and young is very important. Cubarsí And Yamal are a surprise for all, are very young and go to have a future with a lot of success", concluded.

The 22 summoned by Carlo Ancelotti to confront to the FC Barcelona in the Classical

  • Andriy Lunin
  • Kepa Arrizabalaga
  • Mario Of Luis
  • Dani Carvajal
  • Éder MilitãOr
  • Nacho
  • Lucas Vásquez
  • Fran García
  • Antonio Rüdiger
  • Ferland Mendy
  • Jude Bellingham
  • Toni Kroos
  • Luka Modrić
  • Eduardo Camavinga
  • Fede Valverde
  • Aurélien Tchouaméni
  • Dani Ceballos
  • Burn Güler
  • Vinicius Jr.
  • Rodrygo
  • Joselu
  • Brahim Díaz

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