Ancelotti, on Xavi’s delayed resignation: “I understand it”

2024-01-31 12:02:25

Carlo Ancelotticoach of Real Madrid, has appeared at a press conference before facing the Getafe (21:00). The Italian has been blunt regarding the news in recent days: Xavi will leave Barça at the end of the season. Carletto has referred to the culé coach as a “colleague” and has clarified that he understands his decision: “I expected it. I have a lot of respect for Xavi and all my colleagues. I understand your decision. I don’t want comparisons to be made, I respect his thoughts and his decisions and that’s it.”.

Furthermore, the Italian has responded to the words of Guardiola, who assured that the Barça bench was where he had felt the most pressure during his career. Ancelottiwho has won the five major leagues, has shown a different vision from that of the Barça coaches: “Where I felt the most pressure was at the beginning of my career in the Second Division in Italy. It was difficult for me to maintain the stress. In fact, I I told my assistant: ‘I won’t make it to 2000.’ But little by little you get used to it. I think pressure is the fuel to do your job better.”

The good role of his ‘other friend’ Bordalás

Up to three names of LaLiga coaches have appeared this Wednesday at the press conference. Of Xavigoing by Simeone and the good relationship he has with the Argentine, until Bordalásto which Ancelotti He wanted to congratulate them for “doing a fantastic job.” He Getafe They haven’t lost at home yet this season, so the Italian knows it won’t be an easy game: “It will be a crucial game. It will demand a lot from us. Getafe is very solid, plays well and is forceful in duels“.

The questions about Modric They have been recurring since the Croatian settled as a substitute at Real Madrid. “I would like him to continue, he is a legend of football and Real Madrid, but the decision has to be made by him“said the white coach.

Finally, regarding the debate in the conciergewhich has been on the table since Courtois injurywho could return at the end of the season, Ancelotti says that “today you can’t say it“. Despite having asked in the previous press conference to be asked about the starting goalkeeper before the game against the Azulón team, he did not reveal whether he will play against Getafe Kepa of Lunin.