“Asensio is now a first-team player”

Carlo Ancelotti is positive. “altruistic” version of Mbappe after giving up a penalty to Bellingham against Leganes. He sees his team “playing well” ahead of their visit to San Mames, where they will have to show their “best version” against a “difficult” opponent. Leave doubts behind and affirm that they are “in the fight.” at that point in the season “when no one expects him to win anything”, forgetting that they have the Intercontinental Cup just around the corner. He considers Asensio a “first team player”. for its amazing performance and rejoices at the return of Chuamenialthough he does not confirm that he will be in the starting lineup against Athletic.

Athletic and Botafogo

“I feel very good because I see the team playing well. Despite difficulties and emergency situations, “We fight and fight because no one thinks you’ll win anything in December.”

“,” he says, forgetting that on the 18th they are playing for the title – the Intercontinental Cup. To confirm this good dynamic They visit Athletic this Wednesday: “It will be a demanding and difficult match.with a great atmosphere and opponent. We arrived at a good time, but to win we need to show our best version. “Athletic is a strong team, well organized, of high quality, one of the best in Spain.”

I saw the Libertadores final. won BotafogoPossible opponent in the Intercontinental final: “His attitude and determination were exceptional, with one negative the whole game.. “Very happy for Botafogo, a legend of Brazilian football, who won the Libertadores for the first time.” He praised Mbappe for awarding a penalty to Bellingham against Leganes, with a different version from those who claim that he did not dare to take it.

Mbappe and Asensio

“For me it was an altruistic act by the greatest talent in football.a talent that he puts at the service of the team. Personally, I’m very happy. This is very important for the team and for colleagues.who appreciate it and show that they are on the right path,” he says and leaves next penalty taker if there was. “They will choose Bellingham or Mbappe, whoever is in better shape.. People may view this as an act of insecurity; For us, responsibility and altruism are two very important aspects,” he insists.

He admits he was surprised by Asensio’s level, “especially because of his maturity and calmness. He never looks worried, he is very confident. “He has stood the test of strength and deserves to be considered a first-team player.” And highlights its conditions: “He is a reliable central defender who positions himself very well, is confident and seems motivated.. He contributed a lot and to put him on the bench I will have to think about doing it well.”

Chuameni, Bellingham, Mendy and Fran

Return of Chuameni postponed to a later datealthough it is unclear whether he will play no matter where he puts him, be it a central defender or a midfielder: “He is an important player for the team. “He gives us a lot defensively.” He explained that one of The functions of wingers are to help defend on their flanks.“, and this is an attempt to adapt the players “to the peculiarities of the system.” He’s glad Bellingham has regained his sense of purpose. what happened thanks to “individual improvement of players, especially Mbappewhich opens up space in the final third of the field and gives them more options.”

Finally, He claims Mendy continues to have all of his “trust.” and if in the last games he put Fran more, it was because ““He took advantage of the opportunity.” this gave him, but the Frenchman continues to play an important role in his plans. Finally, praised Ceballos: “He has a good attitude and offers a lot of ideas.. He’s a different player, more dynamic, who gives us more control. He has a lot of personality“He’s not afraid to touch the ball and he’s very accurate.”