"It looks like Vinicius is the one to blame and he is the victim"
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti appeared at a press conference ahead of the Club World Cup semi-final, where they will face Al-Ahly. The coach did not hesitate to highlight the enthusiasm of the entire squad for this competition. In addition, the Italian did not hesitate to stick up for Vinicius after all the controversy.
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Madrid face a new competition with the possibility of winning another title. Carlo Ancelotti appeared in the press room and analysed his team's semi-final clash against Al-Ahly.
"A Club World Cup is a very important tournament. It means we have done very well and we are very excited. We have to give joy to the fans and to finish well what was a fantastic season last year. It can give us a boost for this season," began the Italian.
Regarding the controversy of the last few days, the coach was blunt: "Is the problem Vinicius? Vinicius' teammates? What do they have to defend themselves against? I don't know. It seems like the problem is Vinicius. The problem is what happens around him, that's all. It's a problem in Spanish football and it needs to be solved. He seems to be the one to blame, and he's the victim of something I don't understand.
On their opponents: "They have a good organisation, with players who are fast. We know their history and how good they are at Club World Cups. Their history is very important in Africa. We respect them a lot.
Ancelotti expressed his intentions regarding Courtois, Benzema and Militao: "That's why they are on the list. We've left them in Madrid so that they can receive the best possible treatment. If we play the final on Saturday, they will come on Thursday.
"A Club World Cup is a very important tournament. It means we have done very well and we are very excited. We have to give joy to the fans and to finish well what was a fantastic season last year. It can give us a boost for this season," began the Italian.
Regarding the controversy of the last few days, the coach was blunt: "Is the problem Vinicius? Vinicius' teammates? What do they have to defend themselves against? I don't know. It seems like the problem is Vinicius. The problem is what happens around him, that's all. It's a problem in Spanish football and it needs to be solved. He seems to be the one to blame, and he's the victim of something I don't understand.
On their opponents: "They have a good organisation, with players who are fast. We know their history and how good they are at Club World Cups. Their history is very important in Africa. We respect them a lot.
Ancelotti expressed his intentions regarding Courtois, Benzema and Militao: "That's why they are on the list. We've left them in Madrid so that they can receive the best possible treatment. If we play the final on Saturday, they will come on Thursday.
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