Real Madrid Confidencial Ancelotti Announces if Ceballos Can Play Against Arsenal, It's Official: Tomorrow and...
The Italian coach has confirmed the presence of the Sevillian midfielder against Alavés and, obviously, Arsenal
Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed in a press conference that Dani Ceballos is fully recovered and available for Real Madrid's upcoming commitments. The Italian coach has been clear: "He's available for tomorrow and, obviously, for Wednesday".
Thus, the Andalusian midfielder returns just in time for two key matches. The first, this Sunday in LaLiga, and the second, on Wednesday in the return leg of the Champions League quarter-finals against Arsenal.
Ceballos Returns at 100 Percent
Dani Ceballos's return is great news for Real Madrid. The player has left behind the injury in the semimembranosus muscle with tendon involvement in his left leg that kept him away from the team's dynamics. Now, Ancelotti will have one more option in the midfield at a decisive moment of the season.
Ancelotti has acknowledged that the team has dropped in level in recent weeks. "We've conceded too many goals", he said. The coach wants to regain defensive solidity as soon as possible: "It's essential, especially when the forwards aren't so sharp".
The Italian hasn't hidden the self-criticism: "We've run less than the opponent, that's clear. It has affected us". He also added that Arsenal was physically superior: "They've worked more than us".
"Soccer Always Gives an Opportunity"
Despite the difficult moment, Ancelotti has shown optimism. "Every defeat is always the same. These are difficult times, but we have to think about how to turn it around", he pointed out.
The coach has reminded that Real Madrid is the only team capable of coming back from impossible matches. "We're going to try until the last minute, starting with tomorrow".
Key Match Before Arsenal
The coach has insisted on the importance of tomorrow's match before thinking about the Champions League. "Everyone thinks about Wednesday, but this goes through winning tomorrow", he said.
Ancelotti wants his team to regain confidence with a victory. "We talked in the locker room about giving it our all tomorrow. It's essential to regain good feelings".
Asked about his continuity, Ancelotti has been blunt: "My contract has one more year. After the season, we'll talk. The club always helps me".
The priority now is to lift the team. Ceballos is ready, and so is Real Madrid.
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