Carlo Ancelotti has been slamming Real Madrid’s tight schedule since the start of 2025.
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is unhappy with the tight schedule he has had since the start of the year as his side prepare to host Las Palmas in La Liga on Sunday, their fifth game in just 19 days, Ufabet reported on Saturday.
Real Madrid have less than 72 hours to แทงบอล UFABET ราคาดีที่สุด ไม่มีขั้นต่ำ recover from Thursday’s 120-minute Copa del Rey last-16 tie with Celta Vigo before Sunday’s game at Las Palmas – their fifth game of the year in just 19 days – and Ancelotti is left frustrated by Los Blancos’ tight schedule.
‘Not everyone can recover. We reduced the intensity of training today, leaving only tactical issues. I have complained many times about the schedule. The game starts at 9.30pm. If it were in August, I would understand, but not in January,’ Ancelotti said.
The Italian coach also spoke about Endrick Felipe, who scored twice in extra time in the 5-2 win over Celta Vigo, saying: ‘He has options (to start) but the idea is to bring players who are more familiar with the game, like Brahim (Diaz), (Kylian) Mbappe and Rodrygo. ‘
‘My idea has never changed (with Endrick). We always expect him to take time to learn. We have to take that into account. He is developing as we thought when he arrived. He is very serious, very professional and takes advantage of the time I give him to score goals.’
Asked about David Alaba’s recovery and potential return to action for the first time in 13 months, Ancelotti said: ‘Alaba is fine. Yesterday he played 40 minutes, he lacked rhythm, but his knee is fine. He will be in the team and have a chance to play. He couldn’t start, but he will play.’