Ancelotti names best left-back in the world

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By: Manu Tournoux

Carlo Ancelotti, the coach of Real Madrid, was full of compliments for one of his players. He is French.

Most of the time, coaches protect their players, especially when a result is not good. What did Gennaro Gattuso, Friday evening after OM’s poor performance against Strasbourg (1-1) for the resumption of Ligue 1 (18th day).

Carlo Ancelotti is no exception to the rule. The Real Madrid coach does better by talking about the qualities of Ferland Mendy. “ He’s the best left back in the world at the defensive level », Judged the Italian technician, Saturday at a press conference, quoted by Marcaon the eve of the Spanish Super Cup final against FC Barcelona.

The 28-year-old French defender, in Madrid since July 2019, still needs to progress, continues Carlo Ancelotti: “ He can improve offensively, although he scored against Atlético. »

Ferland Mendy scored Real Madrid’s second goal against the Colochoneros on Wednesday evening during the spectacular semi-final of the Spanish Super Cup won 5-3 and disputed in Saudi Arabia.

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