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While Real Madrid will face Bétis Sevilla tomorrow afternoon, Carlo Ancelotti was in a press conference on the eve of this match. The opportunity for him to return to the transfer window but also to praise Aurélien Tchouaméni.
On the transfer window
“We never thought about signing more players. In terms of departures, we assessed the situations of Casemiro and Asensio, but I’m happy because those who stayed have always flourished and will also this year. There are a lot players with a one-year contract, but that’s not a problem.”
About Tchouameni
“Because of his characteristics, he is the most suitable player for this position (Casemiro’s), but Camavinga has played there too and Kroos is very reliable. It depends on how you want to play, if you want more control, Kroos makes very clean passes, if we need more energy, Tchouaméni and Camavinga can do better. Aurélien is a great midfielder, very focused on his work. He was an extraordinary signing for the club. The midfielder is very strong because we have everything: strength, energy, quality, positioning. There we are very good there, the problem is to choose only three at kick-off but with the changes we can change the dynamic at any time.”
About Hazard
“He is unaffected, he is fine. Three games are not enough for an assessment. I’m sure he will play a big role this season.”
On the economic strength of the Premier League
“I don’t know when it’s going to stop. The objective for all the Leagues, not just the Spanish one, is to get closer to them by improving the quality of the game, the atmosphere in the new stadiums, without The Premier League has come a long way with the sale of TV rights, it has beaten the other Leagues, there is a good atmosphere, without violence, the atmosphere is very good, with full and functional stadiums. advantage and the objective of others must be to improve these aspects above all.”
On the status of favorite in La Liga
“Each season has its dynamics, I think the League is going to be more competitive. And the Champions League doesn’t have a favorite yet, it depends on what happens in March or April. We have fewer doubts that the last year at this stage we have a very good team in all positions and we will compete and fight.”
On the first home game of the season
“Good feelings. We had good moments last year and we hope it will be the same this season. It’s a complicated game against a very dangerous opponent. Let’s see if it works for us. Our idea doesn’t change not, we want to keep the same identity. At home, we want to be more intense and aggressive, but that does not change our identity. Betis are in a good dynamic and confident, but we are good too. Now the season starts because we start playing every three days, but the team is ready.”
About Asensio
“He is happy to stay here. We know him and he knows the team. He was important last season and he will be again this season.”
On players out of contract in a year
“The future of this club belongs to these players. We know very well what can happen with them. The same with Nacho. If they want to, they are players who can stay until the end of their career. I don’t think it’s going to affect them. Now there are a lot more players coming out of contract because clubs are currently more focused on the club economy and they don’t want to risk investing in the future. For our veterans, the future is very clear.”
On the undesirables who remained
“Everyone has their own opinion. Always play in a team that is not as competitive as Real Madrid in all competitions, or play less but still be important. The important thing is not so much the number of games what you play, but what games you play and what you do when you play… Players who play less also end up being decisive.”
About Ceballos
“Dani knows his role here very well. He knows we’re going to see him a lot. He has quality. I think he feels the affection because he’s a player we value and he complements a very good midfield thanks to his characteristics.”
