"Isco makes it look like he’s been playing here for a long time. He is playing very well because he has the ability to be in the right position at the right time", stated the Whites’ coach Edu Bueno Carlo Ancelotti appeared in the press room at the Santiago Bernabéu, where he spoke about his team’s victory over Athletic Club, which means that Real Madrid are unbeaten before the international break: “It was a good match. The team is playing well and we have improved in the last fortnight”. He also highlighted the fans: “The atmosphere was great and the Santiago Bernabéu helped us”. Likewise, he praised Modric’s dsiplay: "He was fantastic". He also had words of praise for Isco: " Isco makes it look like he’s been playing here for a long time. He is playing very well because he has the ability to be in the right position at the right time". The Italian coach analysed Real Madrid’s third win in La Liga: “It was a good game. We didn’t start with much intensity, but after the first fifteen minutes the team started to play with more rhythm. The first half was good”. Likewise, he stated that his team has improved in each match during the start of the competition: "I am very pleased. It’s a great squad and I am going to work to make them play better. We will play very well with these footballers. Our defensive performance was also good and we won back a lot of possession in their half. The team is playing well and we have improved in the last fortnight”. With regard to Luka Modric’s performance, the Madrid coach said that "he was fantastic”. He also had words of praise for Isco’s display: “He is playing very well and he makes it look like he’s been here for years. He has character and ability and that is very important for us. He has a lot of quality in the midfield. He is free to look for a position between the lines. He is doing that very well because he has the ability to be in the right position at the right time”. Regarding Cristiano Ronaldo’s first Liga goal, he said “it’s good for him, but he didn’t have any problems. Scoring is always good for forwards”. The Madrid coach was happy with the performances of Di María and Benzema: “They whistled a bit at Karim and the entire stadium applauded Di María. It means that the fans look at the work that is done. Benzema is a player that does not need to do a lot of work. Today was a clear sign for everyone. Hard work is applauded”. When asked about Özil’s situation and the fact he was a substitute for the match, Ancelotti stated that “it’s to be expected that he’s not happy. I don’t like players who are happy to be on the bench. It was a football decision to play Di María, who is playing well and with great intensity”. The Real Madrid coach highlighted the fans’ support, who cheered them on to another victory: “The atmosphere was good and the stadium helped us to play”. Finally, he spoke about the transfer window coming to a close: “I don’t know what is going to happen tomorrow. Anything could happen, both new signings and players being sold”. However, he confirmed that Fábio Coentrão will stay with Real Madrid: “Fábio is staying. Everyone is happy with that decision”.
Posted on: Mon, 02 Sep 2013 13:39:15 +0000
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