Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has explained that his decision to play Rodrygo Goes on the left side in recent weeks, with Vinicius inside him, is not a defensive decision, but rather one aimed at exploiting opposition defences.
“We put Rodrygo on the left and Vinicius on the right. Rodrygo scored against City and Vinicius against Bayern. It went very well, we have to adjust things. In general, in the defensive aspect, against Bayern we have to improve,” he said ahead of their clash with Cadiz.
“Placing Rodrygo on the left wing is offensive, not defensive. It was only to try to do more damage to the opposition defence. It is not a definitive decision, it can change. He is effective in all the positions in which I put him. For him, it doesn’t change much.”
Meanwhile Vinicius continues to grow, and showed another of the moves that he has added to his repertoire in midweek.
“He is a player who progresses very quickly due to his attitude, his work and his quality. He is really a very important player for us.”
There has been murmurs of criticism for Jude Bellingham in recent weeks too, and on Tuesday, he was withdrawn with cramp. Ancelotti confirmed there was no injury, and explained that an improved Bellingham was coming.
“Bellingham simply had an intestinal virus last Wednesday that did not give him the chance to recover 100% against Bayern. Now he is very well, he will do very well as he always has.”
After being Real Madrid’s top scorer in the first half of the campaign, Vinicius equalled his 21 goals for the campaign, and comparing their records, it looks likely the Brazilian will surpass them. In recent weeks Ancelotti has told the press that Bellingham is tired, lacking rhythm, dealing with injury, and has now suffered from a virus, all contributing to his drop off of late.
suhacdiosu
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Bellingham should try and finish hard whit the golden boot or even ballon d’or and rest nest season
Nasdiknpyz
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Fool
it's okay to be a fool no issues just my opinion
juventus101
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its not about anything it's about ancelotti retiring his a good coach but not of this error......we win but it's difficulty to enjoy the game because of the defensive system that's even Mourinho is failing .......these coaches are failing to accept that the new generational game is to force your opponents into defending it's about having the best attacking to tactics as opposed to defence.......we just need XABI ALONSO
💯
Ticdknoprs
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because he trusts his players so he promises on their behalf
yes me I fan real Madrid hala Madrid
Ticdknoprs
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nice good vinicius
rueeorsty
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he will bounce back
nimdeilosy
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You can never bench Tchoumeni and play Camavinga 👌
exactly 🍎
nimdeilosy
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he deserves Ballon d'Or?
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let him perform very well for Brazil in the summer en it's his ✌🏿💪🏾
rebdeisuy
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it could also be mpabbe plays on the lefr so if vini gets to learn on tge right win ein
Emzar⚽️
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its not about anything it's about ancelotti retiring his a good coach but not of this error......we win but it's difficulty to enjoy the game because of the defensive system that's even Mourinho is failing .......these coaches are failing to accept that the new generational game is to force your opponents into defending it's about having the best attacking to tactics as opposed to defence.......we just need XABI ALONSO
bro you so spot on ... any madrid fan that says they enjoying these matches are just fooling themselves
lutbceklms
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its not about anything it's about ancelotti retiring his a good coach but not of this error......we win but it's difficulty to enjoy the game because of the defensive system that's even Mourinho is failing .......these coaches are failing to accept that the new generational game is to force your opponents into defending it's about having the best attacking to tactics as opposed to defence.......we just need XABI ALONSO
Fool
BayernJosh234
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No!! Mr. Coach Rodrygo and Vini Keeps playing on the left flank..that was a problem in Munich . Please return to our old formation.
How. Vini, on the left, Rod on the right. That was how they played
Nasdiknpyz
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its not about anything it's about ancelotti retiring his a good coach but not of this error......we win but it's difficulty to enjoy the game because of the defensive system that's even Mourinho is failing .......these coaches are failing to accept that the new generational game is to force your opponents into defending it's about having the best attacking to tactics as opposed to defence.......we just need XABI ALONSO
Executioner1
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Modric for Kroos ,Brahim for Rodrigo and Nacho for Militao from 75+
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You can never bench Tchoumeni and play Camavinga 👌
Mazvita
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Modric for Kroos ,Brahim for Rodrigo and Nacho for Militao from 75+
sadik2
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he deserves Ballon d'Or?
Slimzzywrld
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because he trusts his players so he promises on their behalf
You're real Madrid fan🤍
Neodinostz
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let the coach do his job
dutdlmrz
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Nice 👍
Josh456
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No!! Mr. Coach Rodrygo and Vini Keeps playing on the left flank..that was a problem in Munich . Please return to our old formation.
CHICKIESMP
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because he trusts his players so he promises on their behalf