Carlo Ancelotti said Real Madrid‘With “slump” in the last week is to a team that does not appear as a unit rather than disappointed displays from individuals like under fire Vinícius junior.
Culprit – which was the letter of some fans in Madrid’s defeat Laliga Valencia Last weekend – they also faced criticism after it couldn’t have an impact on Madrid Quarterfinal of the Champions League 3-0 loss of the first leg on Arsenal Tuesday.
The Brazil International and Ballon d’Or Runner-up scored only three goals for Madrid in all competitions in the last two months because the team lagged behind Barcelona In the LALIGA title and now requires a comeback against Arsenal on Wednesday’s second stage at Santiago Bernabéu.
“It’s hard to say,” Ancelotti said on Saturday at a press conference as he asked for an explanation of the culprit and RodrygoLack of goals. “In the last week, above all, there was a general decline, not only with the effectiveness we had in the attack.
“We have admitted too many goals in these recent games, and this is a place where we have to limit ourselves. Defensive solidity is very important, especially when attackers are not as effective as always.”
Kylian mbappé is a leading shooter of Madrid this season with 22 goals in Lalize, followed by Vinícius 11. Jude Bellingham with eight.
Ancelotti has a contract in Madrid until 2026, but the way of defeat in Arsenal has noticed his future even after this summer interviewed in the media.
“I shouldn’t talk about it (about my future) because my contract is quite clear,” Ancelotti said. “I have another year and then we will talk about the future as always, at the end of the season. The club always supports and helps me, especially in difficult times.”
Ancelotti was asked whether Madrid’s work rate against Arsenal was a key factor in losing 3-0.
“Statistics are very clear. We ran less than our opponent,” he said. “That influenced us, we could do much more, but it’s not just about.
“This happened in previous years. The total distance is not the same as the sprint distance. We have always run less, and we won two champions league titles. We did less in every aspect against Arsenal: the total distance, the number of sprint … everything.
Madrid players ran 101.2 kilometers in the game compared to 113.9 kilometers of arsenal.
Ancelotti confirmed that the midfielder Dani Ceballoswho became an important member of the team before suffering injuries to hamstrings in February, it was advisable on Sunday to face Ales in Lalize.
