Carlo Ancelotti Defends Haaland and Mbappé in Champions League: What He Said Will Surprise You

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti defended Haaland on Friday after their performances in the Champions League.

The quarter-final first leg of the Champions League gave us some very good duels last Tuesday and Wednesday. An anthology match between Real Madrid and Manchester City and a match with twists and turns between PSG and Barça notably marked this first leg. However, the players expected in these matches like Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland were both transparent. Under fire from criticism after their performances, the two stars received support from Carlo Ancelotti on Friday.

Carlo Ancelotti flies to the aid of Mbappé and Haaland

Expected during the clash between Real Madrid and Manchester City on Tuesday evening, Erling Haaland did not respond on the field. The Norwegian international was controlled by Antonio Rudiger. This is also the case for Kylian Mbappé, muzzled by Jules Koundé during PSG – Barça on Wednesday. The performances of the two attackers, considered the successors of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in terms of rivalry, earned them criticism in the press.

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However, Carlo Ancelotti calls for caution on the Frenchman and the Norwegian, who remain killers in the area. “Calm down, calm down. They may not have given their best in the first leg, but now there are other games coming up and… be careful. Be careful with the three you mentioned”declared the Real Madrid coach at a press conference on Friday.

Ancelotti sets the record straight on Jude Bellingham

Furthermore, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland are not the only players targeted by media criticism. This is also the case for Jude Bellingham who was also not to his advantage during the clash against Manchester City. The Real Madrid midfielder, author of 20 goals this season, has even slowed down in recent weeks. But for Carlo Ancelotti, the England international does his job well in midfield.

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“His goal rate has decreased but he has already scored 20 goals. And that was precisely the surprise. He does his job, which is more that of a midfielder. But on a football level he is very good. He lacks nothing except the goals which will come back sooner or later”added the Italian technician.

2024-04-12 21:40:30
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