Rhino: Agencies – Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti expressed his sadness at the injury of important players like Ter Stegen, one of the best goalkeepers in the world, and wished him a speedy recovery.
Speaking about his team’s preparations to face Deportivo Alaves on Tuesday in the seventh round of La Liga, Ancelotti added: “We are in good shape, and we have to continue, but keep in mind that in every game, you have to compete, fight and suffer.”
“Billingham has the shoulder issue that haunted him last year. He’s improved, although he has to wear a protector to be safer.”
“Billingham will play in tomorrow’s game, but Dani Carvajal needs a few days to rest.”
Ancelotti was asked, “Will Mbappe be rested?” and he replied, “You’ll know tomorrow, but there will be some rotation in the lineup.”
“Indrek does a good job when he plays, whether as a spearhead or a winger, even though he doesn’t like to play on the flanks, his level of depth is great.”
He emphasized: “I spoke to him, I asked him for patience, and he understands that, because he trains and lives every day with the best strikers in the world, he understands his role and his position, and I can honestly say that he is progressing a lot in his position.”