Eder Militao is 'the best centre back in the world' according to his Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti - but believes the Brazilian can improve.
The Spanish giants moved into the quarter-finals of the Champions League this week after seeing off Liverpool, and next face further English opposition in Chelsea.
Now Real Madrid turn their attention to domestic matters, and it is a vital one, as they enter Sunday's El Clasico nine points behind Barcelona in LaLiga.
In the pre-match press conference for the big game, Ancelotti reiterated his previous praise for Militao, hailing him as the best defender in the game.
As reported by Managing Madrid, Ancelotti said: 'Militao is really quick, really good at one-on-one, really good with the ball and he can head the ball so well.'
The experienced manager also highlighted how the defender could improve, and laughed as he lightly roasted the 25-year-old who was signed from Porto in 2019.
'Maybe one defect is that he’s not always 100 percent focused. So, I can’t say that he’s perfect. Oh, and he’s also not so handsome,' the Italian joked.
Militao joined Real Madrid four years ago, and is part of the squad that has won LaLiga twice in three years, as well as last year's Champions League trophy.
Ancelotti also heaped praise on Vinicius Jr, believing that he is the best striker in the world, and said that he could move about during Sunday's match against Barcelona to try and be more successful in the match.
Ronald Araujo has been able to prevent Vinicius from being a key presence in recent El Clasico's, something that Real Madrid will be keen to avoid as they look to get within just six points of their LaLiga title rivals.
The 63-year-old also offered his opinions on facing up to his former club Chelsea in yet another Champions League contest.
Real Madrid eliminated the Blues at the same stage on their way to glory last year. However this time, they travel to Stamford Bridge for the second leg, in a reverse of the scenario in 2022.
Ancelotti said: 'It’s true that having the second legs at home helped us last season. I don’t know if that’s a disadvantage this time. I think the Bernabéu will help us in the first leg. I don’t think away goals being removed changes too much.
'We currently have a disadvantage in the Copa del Rey and in LaLiga, but we’re level with everyone who remains in the Champions League.'
Eljon2023
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current form is what he considers no bad feelings for the others
I get that just motivation for his players but I believe everyone abuses with the phrase “ best in the world” anyway makes sense in praising and protecting his team
Sucenops
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Yes right every one hails and names the best in the world nowadays, there is nothing new 🥱. He isn’t better than upamecano, and definitely not better than de ligt etc etc
current form is what he considers no bad feelings for the others
momenhuda
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Bench warmer ?! You need an update of your system dude did you see against PSG, against the best in the World, Messi, neymar, mbappe not some 💩 Spanish teams.
One match not everything, he was benched Juv, World cup and Bayern.
EdwinGomez0904
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They have the best trio in the world dude, if you think that’s anyone better than Messi-neymar-mbappe than you are living in your delusional parallel universe. Having a ucl don’t make you the best defender in the world, your way of thinking obviously leaves doubts that you got some serious problems with your 🧠
Mbappe Neymar Messi haven’t don’t anything for psg and they’re about to break up anyways A oil club will never be the best
Eljon2023
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Thinking psg is best of the world is crazy you need to get your head checked might be autistic
They have the best trio in the world dude, if you think that’s anyone better than Messi-neymar-mbappe than you are living in your delusional parallel universe. Having a ucl don’t make you the best defender in the world, your way of thinking obviously leaves doubts that you got some serious problems with your 🧠
MadridSport
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He's the best
EdwinGomez0904
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Bench warmer ?! You need an update of your system dude did you see against PSG, against the best in the World, Messi, neymar, mbappe not some 💩 Spanish teams.
Thinking psg is best of the world is crazy you need to get your head checked might be autistic
EdwinGomez0904
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Bench warmer ?! You need an update of your system dude did you see against PSG, against the best in the World, Messi, neymar, mbappe not some 💩 Spanish teams.
Both garbage team Madrid spanks them any time just to let you know militao has a ucl
muyalms
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ye! he is
Eljon2023
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Yes right every one hails and names the best in the world nowadays, there is nothing new 🥱. He isn’t better than upamecano, and definitely not better than de ligt etc etc
uncontested
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For us Is The Best Much Respect For This Boy
nodaopstuz
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Marquinhos of Psg and Thiago Silva are always choosing ahead of him in their national team
nodaopstuz
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Apuuu for where
Why not check their recent pecking order in the Brazil national team...
Nuuabeioyz
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Hahhaa we know 🥵🤣🤣🤣😂😅
EderMillitao
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That's a lie. Even at 38 years, Tiago Silva of Chelsea is the best in the world.
Apuuu for where
Luciekendrick
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classico tomorrow will expose him
lotabckouy
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That's a lie. Even at 38 years, Tiago Silva of Chelsea is the best in the world.