Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti responded to the possibility of his club signing new players in the upcoming winter transfer period, and revealed David Alaba’s health condition.
Real Madrid lost Dani Carvajal for a year due to rupture of 3 ligaments in his knee, while rumors circulated that Alaba might retire from football due to the continued pain he is suffering from.
Real Madrid is preparing to face Celta Vigo on Saturday in La Liga, and during the match’s press conference, Ancelotti responded to all rumors in this regard.
Ancelotti: I did not ask Real Madrid for winter signings
Ancelotti initially confirmed that he did not ask Real Madrid to make any winter reinforcements, and ruled out signing any player until next summer.
The Italian said, “I did not ask the club to make any signings. Last year we went through a similar situation and we managed to deal with it well, and we will do the same this season as well.”
He added, “If Real Madrid needs a player and we find the right person, we may make a deal, but it is not simple, we believe in our young players as well.”
He concluded, “At the moment, we are not thinking about making contracts in January.”
Ancelotti reveals Alaba’s condition
Ancelotti denied the rumors about Alaba’s poor condition and his thinking about retiring, stressing that all these rumors are baseless.
The Merengue coach continued, “Alaba is in good condition and will return to participating in group training soon.”
Ancelotti is not interested in the Mbappe crisis in Sweden
Regarding Kylian Mbappe’s trip to Sweden and the rumors about a rape crime committed by the player there, Ancelotti commented, “I do not care where the players go on vacation, I spent my vacation in London.”
He added about the rape allegations, “I am not here to comment on speculation, I am focused on the work he is doing.”
“Mbappé is not affected by what was said at all, and I see that he was in dire need of rest, he is close to being 100% ready and I am happy to see him training,” he concluded.
Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo match date in the Spanish League 2024-25
It remains to be noted that Real Madrid will visit Celta Vigo on Saturday, October 19, at the Balaidos stadium, and the match will start at ten o’clock in the evening, Mecca time.
Real Madrid announced its list that will participate in the match of the tenth round of La Liga, and all players are present except for the injured trio Dani Carvajal, Brahim Diaz and David Alaba.
