He was also widely beaten in Spanish Super Cup by Barcelona, even if it was his form in the league that was the most disturbing. The defeat of last weekend against Real Betis left traces. According to Diario As, Carlo Ancelotti has thought about the defeat at Benito Villamarin, which he considers that his team has already recovered.
“I was disappointed by the match. I thought the team was in good shape, I did not expect this vacuum. But it was isolated. I do not think the players choose the matches, I think that in such a demanding season, wear is very high. Sometimes we can think that we are not 100 % in every game. The dynamics were good and we reacted well. We are back on the right track.
Ancelotti was also asked about the criticism that Kylian Mbappé received after his performance against Atlético de Madrid in the Champions League earlier this week.
“He's good but …”
“Against Atlético, he did not do what he did against City. At the general level, he is doing very well, we are very happy with him. You have to keep in mind that it is not always at its best level. The season is demanding, it's normal, especially for quality players, these have more ups and downs, it's something genetics. It is fine. If we are in the round of 16 of the Champions League, it will be a lot for him, he scored four goals during the confrontation. »»
Another player who drew attention this season is Eduardo Camavonga, but Ancelotti expects the midfielder to come back to his best. “He had no continuity, he had significant injuries. He was on the bench for three and a half months, which makes continuity more difficult. He improves little by little, he had back pain these last games that did not allow him to play 100%. He endured because of the team's needs. He will come back to his best level. »»
