MADRID.- The Italian coach of real Madrid, Carlo Ancelottirevealed this Tuesday that the penalty that the Frenchman Kylian Mbappé he let the Englishman launch Jude Bellingham against Getafe last Sunday was an act of “altruism.”
“There are those who may see it as an insecurity, but we see it as an act of responsibility and altruism,” said the coach at a press conference on the eve of their confrontation against Athletic Bilbao at the San Mamés stadium.
“When a player of that quality, with the best quality in the world, gives up the penalty, that is an act of altruism that everyone at the club places a lot of value on,” he continued.
On the other hand, Ancelotti defined the Basque team as “an intense team, very well organized and with individual qualities.”
For the clash they will have the Frenchman Aurelien Tchouameni, recovered from his last injury: “He is very good, already recovered and ready to play from the first minute. Tomorrow we will see where I put him. It is good that he has returned because he is very important in this squad “.
And he highlighted the player who has shown his usefulness as a center back, as a pivot and on set pieces. “Without (Eduardo) Camavinga and Militao, he gives us a lot from set pieces, which is an important aspect of the game.”
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He also praised the excellent performance of youth squad Raúl Asencio. “He is a reliable centre-back. He has knowledge of the position, he is safe, well positioned, motivated and he is not afraid. If I want to put him on the bench I have to think about it carefully,” he said.
The coach also highlighted the maturity and calmness of the young homegrown defender: “He is never worried. He has already passed the litmus test. He can be considered a first team player with all the merits because he deserves it.”
Ancelotti also mentioned the team’s displayed dynamics. “The team is playing well, with solidity. We have had many difficulties and we are overcoming them. Nobody wins the League in December. We are there fighting and fighting as always and when Vini, Alaba and Camavinga return we will compete better,” he remarked.
