Ancelotti praises Mbappe’s altruism
Italy’s Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid coach, praised Kylian Mbappe’s handling of Jude Bellingham’s penalty against Getafe three days after the Frenchman missed at Anfield, ensuring They don’t consider it “insecurity” and that they praise him because he represents an act of “altruism” from a man who “may be the greatest talent in football.”
Take fines
“Tomorrow they will both choose: Bellingham or Mbappe. Whoever is in better shape will be able to throw it. This is not a topic for discussion. Mbappe’s actions in the penalty against Getafe are an action that some might interpret as lack of confidence, but We see this as an act of responsibility and altruism.two very important aspects. The altruism of a great talent like Mbappe is an act that we greatly appreciate,” he said at a press conference.
“It glorifies him. We greatly appreciate the act of altruism. He is a player with exceptional talent, perhaps the greatest talent in football, and he brings it to the team. Personally, I really appreciate this act,” he added.
“This was a very important event for the team and colleagues.. We all appreciate this as a great act of altruism. And these actions mean that you are on the right track,” he concluded.
He also linked Bellingham’s improved performance in front of goal (three goals and two assists in the last three league games) to Mbappe’s improvement.
“Better dynamics within the team allowed them, above all, to score goals again. Jude always played good games. We have more success in possession, more clarity. The individual improvement of some players, especially Mbappe, allowed us to open up more space in the final third and we took advantage of that,” he said.
Restoration of troops
On the other side, Ancelotti highlighted Aurelien Tchouameni’s return from a sprained left ankle. making sure he is “ready” to start, although, yes, he has not confirmed whether he will be a pivot or central pivot, where youth player Raul Asensio has performed at a high level in the last four games.
“We have to think it’s good that he’s back. Gradually the players are returning, and this is important. He has shown his usefulness in defence, as a centre-back and defensive back. He is a very important player for us, he gives us heights from standards, and this is an important aspect in which we suffered,” he assured.
Ancelotti praised Asensio, whom he considers another first team player.
“In these four matches he has shown that he is a reliable central defender. He has no lack of knowledge of the position. He is very well disposed, confident and motivated. He contributed a lot in these four games and if I put him on the bench, if I feel it one day, I will have to think about it carefully,” he said.
“Yes, it surprised me. Above all, he has maturity and calmness. He never worries, you will never see him scared. He has already passed the litmus test and can consider himself a player on our roster. With all the merit, because he deserves it,” he concluded.
The coach also explained his decision to start Fran Garcia instead of Ferland Mendy in the last matches.
“These are technical solutions. I have full confidence in the player who allowed us to win two Champions. And Fran took advantage of the opportunity presented to him,” he noted.
AND He singled out Dani Ceballos, who started the last two games. from LaLiga EA Sports.
“Ceballos did the same thing as Raul Asensio. He showed all his qualities and good attitude. He is different from other players, more about management, more about control and less about energy. He has a lot of personality. “He brings a lot of quality to the game,” he praised.