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Carlo Ancelotti, the Real Madrid coach, could or may not be in charge next season; It will probably depend on the results of the last two months of the season.
However, Italian considers exactly what the team needs this summer. Although Encelotti has denied any link with the Brazilian national team, his future should depend on the trophies he will bring back to the Santiago Bernabéu, just like his transfer policy. The Merengues will probably define the future of several players and their transfer plans in May or June, once the season is over, with the exception of the Club World Cup.
This week, Ancelotti dined on Wednesday in the Spanish capital with his friend and journalist Alberto Cerruti, who intervened on Cadena Ser on Thursday. The Real Madrid coach seems to have a much more difficult season than the last.
“He was in very good shape, but he is aware of the difficulties. It is not fooled. He understands that the season is difficult, but the truth is that he fights. He is in the Champions League, he fights for La Liga, he is in the King's Cup … but he is optimistic. »»
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“” It is a pleasure to be with him, it is the same Carlo as before. I have known him for 40 years, since he has been a footballer, and he has never changed. The conversation focused on the departure of Toni Kroos last summer.“Kroos was unique. No one thought he could leave football, but the German is like that: he makes a decision and does not change it. There is no other Kroos today, and there may not be in the future either. »»
Cerruti then explained that Encelotti believes that Real Madrid needs two defenders and one ” good axial environment “a widely shared conclusion. “” And we will see what will happen with Vinicius, if it remains or accepts the offers of Saudi Arabia ”, Added Cerruti, worrying.
According to information from this week, it seems that at least one defender is already committed: the right side of Liverpool Trent Alexander-Arnold should join Real Madrid for free. The Merengues were also mentioned for Martin Zubimendi (Real Sociedad) as midfielder potential and for the central defender of Bournemouth Dean Huijsen, both benefiting from a release clause of 60 million euros.
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