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Carlo Ancelotti, the manager of Real Madrid, addressed the media after his team’s victory against Villarreal. In his remarks, he offered updates on two crucial players, namely Vinicius Jr. and Dani Carvajal.
With regard to Carvajal’s predicament in particular, concerns have been expressed. The knee injury that the Spanish defender has received has been verified by Ancelotti, who said that it seems to be “quite serious.”
On the other hand, the coach was careful about releasing any further information, highlighting the fact that they must wait for the medical examination to get a complete assessment of the severity of the injury.
When the medical assessment is complete, we will wait. We are required to wait for the results of the tests, but the doctor has indicated that he has a knee injury. After being mentioned by Mundo Deportivo, the manager expressed his hope that the incident would be as insignificant as possible.
All indications, however, point to a major damage to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), which has the potential to bring Carvajal’s season to an early conclusion.
On account of the fact that Carvajal is an essential member of the Real Madrid team, he said that the Real Madrid locker room is understandably rattled by the news. Because of his decades of expertise and his high level of professionalism, Ancelotti’s plans would not be the same without him, and his departure would be keenly missed.
Similar to Dani, the dressing room is filled with melancholy and anxiety. His expertise, earnestness, and professionalism make him an essential member of our team, and we consider him to be of the utmost importance. He went on to say, “We will wait.”
Vinicius Jr. is injured too
In addition, the manager provided an update on Vinicius Jr., who suffered a neck injury as a result of a significant fall that occurred during the second half of the game.
Because of the intense discomfort he was experiencing, Vinicius was compelled to request a replacement, and much like Carvajal, he will be subjected to medical examinations in order to ascertain the extent of his injuries. Ancelotti saw that Vinicius’ neck is “completely blocked,” which added to the problems that the club was already experiencing.
Vinicius is experiencing a great deal of discomfort and will be evaluated the following day. However, he is experiencing a problem with his neck and is fully blocked.
In spite of these failures, Ancelotti stated his contentment with the way his players handled the game. He complimented their self-control and concentration, particularly when they took the initiative.
The game was played with order and attitude, but there was not a lot of energy. Beginning with a 1-0 lead, we were able to effectively control the game by defending in a tight manner. It may have been a challenging game, but we were able to go through it successfully,” the writer said.
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On Camavinga and Valverde
In terms of tactics, Ancelotti discussed Eduardo Camavinga and Federico Valverde’s roles in the midfield. Camavinga, who played as part of a double pivot with Valverde, is still regaining fitness after a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
After 70 minutes, Camavinga asked to be substituted due to fatigue. Ancelotti acknowledged the importance of Camavinga’s role but noted that he is not yet at full match sharpness.
“Today we played a double pivot with Federico [Valverde]. [Camavinga] is lacking a bit of fitness because he has been out for more than a month and is not at his best.
“After 70 minutes he was tired and asked me to change him. It is important for us.”
Valverde, on the other hand, continues to impress. He scored a crucial goal, the result of a planned strategic play, and his versatility and intelligence make him a valuable asset in various positions on the pitch.
“We talked about it this morning and it helps us to take advantage of shots from the front. These are resources that we have.
“There are players with good shots: Vinicius, and Valverde. And it has worked out well for us.
“Valverde has many qualities: he is fast, strong, intelligent… On the field, wherever I put him, he always does his job,” said Ancelotti.
Modric and injuries
Regarding Luka Modric, Ancelotti reiterated the Croatian’s importance to the team, especially in the years he has worked with him. Modric remains a vital figure, regardless of how many minutes he plays, contributing both on and off the pitch.
“In the years that I have coached him, he has been fundamental for the team. Whatever the minutes.
Ancelotti concluded by reflecting on how injuries like Carvajal’s impact the entire team, but he urged the squad to use these challenges as motivation, much like they did last season.
“When something like Dani’s happens, it affects all the players and the entire team, but we have to react.
“We have to do it again, so that all these injuries are a great motivation for the rest of the squad, as they were last year,” said the Italian.
The team will now need to regroup and find ways to cope with the potential long-term absence of key players.
