Carlo Ancelotti has a press-conference before the match against Elche. Team lost important points at home against Osasuna, so they have to win the next game at any cost. Carlo talked about many things and gave a hint on the unpredictability of Eden Hazard’s shape.
Anyone can leave if it’s their decision
Carlo Ancelotti says that if any of his players want to leave in the winter transfer window, he won’t stand in their way. When the Real Madrid coach was asked how he would feel if a player like Eden Hazard requested to leave in the January window, he replied that he has never forced a player to stay on at a club if they are keen to move elsewhere. In Friday’s press conference, the Italian also spoke about some of the issues which were raised during the midweek game against Osasuna. He said that solutions need to be found to ensure that interruptions in the game don’t affect the viewing experience for fans and that some of the regulations are too complex and unfair. Ahead of tomorrow’s meeting with Elche, Ancelotti hopes his team continue to show commitment and that they are as tactically and technically as strong as they have been in the last few outings.
Refereeing in Spain compared to other Leagues
Carlo said that he can’t really say if it’s better or worse, different, yes. Spanish football today, compared to my first spell here, is more global, there are good sides who are playing less possession-based football, they are more direct and better defensively… Before, it was more focused on possession and now it is more attacking. I really liked what Iraola said the other day about playing a long ball game. It’s a way of attacking and Rayo Vallecano are using it very well. There is no such things as better or worse football, just football in which the coach has to get the best out of the characteristics of his players