Carlo Ancelotti: “We Tried Everything We Could From The First To Last Minute”

Written by Patrick Echatah

Spanish giants Real Madrid’s couldn’t overcome Cádiz’s defensive setup on Sunday night and they were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw, but Carlo Ancelotti was happy with the performance of his players.

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Speaking in his press conference after the match, Ancelotti said: “When we win then I’m very content, even if we play badly. If we play badly and lose then I’m very sad. If we play well and don’t win then I’m just content.

So, today I’m content. We tried everything we could from the first to last minute. I think we lacked some quality in the final 30 metres, but I can’t be angry. These matches can happen. There were many positive aspects, with the result the only thing that wasn’t positive.”

Discussing the title race as a whole, the coach was asked if Sevilla – just six point back and with a game in hand – are genuine challengers. To that, he said: “If we look at the table then Sevilla are closest to us. They have a lot of quality, technically and commitment wise. They also have a fanbase that will push that team. Right now they are closest to us and we’ll have to fight with them. But, the teams who are further back will come back too.”

Ancelotti on Casemiro’s possible red

Eden Hazard played the entire game and Ancelotti analysed the Belgian’s performance, saying: “I think it took him a while to get into the game. He struggled more in the first half. I think he is more comfortable coming inside than staying right and he combined well with Karim Benzema when he came inside. He can be useful for us in the second half of the season.”

Ancelotti on Casemiro’s possible red

Asked about the Casemiro booking in the first half and whether it should have been a red card, the Italian replied: “Red would have been too much. I think it was just a foul to cut out a foul. But, I haven’t seen a replay yet.”

Meanwhile….

Erling Haaland’s agent, Mino Raiola, spoke to NOS on Monday about Haaland’s future, and where current negotiations lie. This is also on the back of Borussia Dortmund CEO, Aki Watzke, confirming today that the interest from Real Madrid is very real.

Raiola was asked if Haaland can wait if a club like Barcelona come knocking, and if there is an agreement reached with any club like Real Madrid.

“Can Haaland wait for Barcelona? Haaland can wait for everyone,” Raiola said. “We don’t have a pre-agreement with any club. We will look for the best option and we don’t rule out another year in Dortmund, either, theoretically it’s still possible,”

The Italian agent didn’t rule out Barcelona, but clearly the Catalans will have more financial difficulties compared to other competitors when it comes to securing the Norwegian superstar. Raiola also didn’t rule out Haaland staying at Dortmund next season.

(managingmadrid)

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