Carlo Ancelotti sparked a huge debate ahead of the Champions League semi-final when he spoke about Real Madrid’s possible lineup for the match against Manchester City
The lineup of Real Madrid for the semifinals of Champions League against manchester city It’s an open question, even for Carlo Ancelotti. Last Tuesday, the 16th, in a press conference, the coach spoke to journalists and was asked about the great doubt surrounding the team that will enter the field in the decision this Wednesday, the 17th, at the Etihad Stadium. The uncertainty was due to the entry of de Rüdiger in the starting lineup.
To get an idea, Real Madrid’s lineup began to be debated since last weekend. After the German defender played the full 90 minutes in the first leg, Éder Militão’s presence in the second leg of the Champions League semifinals began to become the subject of questioning. Much of the European press followed Ancelotti’s tracks and assured that the defender will play in the starting line-up against Manchester City.
However, the Real Madrid coach again raised doubts about the topic during the press conference, apologizing for a statement that would have indicated Rüdiger’s title in the Champions League: “I apologize, because it was a mistake. I thought you were asking me about Rodrygo, who wasn’t on the bench. This increases the difficulty of the escalation. I have a very clear idea. If we win, the lineup will be good, and if we lose, I made a mistake with the lineup”.
It should be noted that Militão did not play the match, as he was suspended. Now free of any punishment, the defender may have the chance to play against Manchester City. Carlo Ancelotti spoke about the player, but gave no hint that he will start in England. It is important to remember that the defender went through a moment of irregularity in the last matches and, therefore, the questioning about his title increased.
For the Real Madrid coach, the defender is ready to play: “He is very motivated and very excited. I’m not going to touch on that theme of motivation or concentration, because otherwise they wouldn’t be able to play football. The squad is very good and we are at our best. It’s a game we’ve had in mind for a long time.“.
Source: sportbuzz
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