Ancelotti’s press conference ends. An appearance marked by the more than possible goodbye of Casemiro. See you another time!
The situation of the midfielders
“With Casemiro we had seven midfielders. Without him we have six -Modric, Kroos, Tchouameni, Valverde, Ceballos, Camavinga, who are enough to endure the season, because it must be said that they are very, very good. Kroos has not told me that he will not like it, if you tell me, nothing happens, I would do it the same”.
Characteristics of Tchuameni
“Very forceful in duels, he has a good foot, he has arrived, but it is clear that I am not going to tell him to play like Casemiro. I think we have to take advantage of his arrival. He is very young, he has to improve but the player is ready to play in the real Madrid”.
The locker room reaction
“They understand it. To make an assessment you have to look at the respect and affection that you have for him. When he asks and has the will of the new challenge we have to accept it. So we are not angry and sad. When such a serious person leaves , so professional, of course you’re not happy, but you respect his decision.”
The plans without Casemiro and what Madrid loses without him
“They don’t change. We will do well with Casemiro and without Casemiro. We have more resources. Casemiro is a player who has made a very good combination with Modric and Kroos. It has been an important combination for the club and the success of this period”.
If Casemiro will be in Vigo and the alternatives
“If they continue the negotiation, he will not go to Vigo. In the squad we have many options. Tchouameni has been signed for this position. He is one of the best on the market and then there is Kroos, who can play and has already done so: we won 22 games with him in that position. We have Camavinga, who can also play. Another player with other characteristics can play in this position. Pirlo has played with me. It is clear that Tchouameni has more defensive characteristics like Casemiro. But you have to take into account who is going to play. play around him when choosing”.
On Casemiro’s departure:
“I have spoken with him. He wants to try a new challenge, a new opportunity and I think the club and I understand this. For the person he is and has done for the club, we have to respect his wishes. There are negotiations, nothing is official but his will is clear: he wants to leave. And if there is an agreement we have resources to replace him. I have not tried to convince him. I have a lot of confidence in him, he has helped us a lot, so listening to his wish, there is no way to go back. everything goes well, an agreement will be sought and we have to wish him the best”.
sensations
“It’s a match that we have prepared well. It will be a different match. Celta has more resources than Almería, but the team arrives at a good moment. The match comes soon but it will be important. We want to continue in the good dynamics”
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