This morning, Real Madrid lost 0-1 to AC Milan in a friendly match. After the game, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said that since it’s just the start of the summer training period, the result of the match is not important, and he saw many positive aspects.
“What was my favorite element?” Ancelotti said, “There were many young players, and we had some good spells. The assessment is positive. Brahim Diaz played well, Gulel has recovered his fitness, and Endrick showed his quality at certain moments. Our young players enjoyed this match.”
Ancelotti commented on new signing Endrick: “It’s hard to quickly make a conclusion about a player. I see something special in him. Even with limited space, he has quick bursts of speed, plus he is very skillful at getting away from defenders. He has great talent, and it’s rare to see a player with these qualities.”
Ancelotti also praised Turkish starlet Gulel: “This will be an important season for Gulel. He will play a more important role. He trained well during the off-season, becoming stronger and more resilient. He possesses many excellent qualities. What position should Gulel play? I think the number 10 role, or slightly to the right, playing on the left wouldn’t be ideal for him because he is a left-footed player, and playing on the right would give him more shooting opportunities. If he plays as a central midfielder, Gulel could become a truly great player in the future.”
In addition, Ancelotti wished the youth team players who are currently training with Real Madrid well: “I told the lads to enjoy this moment. Not everyone will wear the Real Madrid (first team) shirt, but I think they all have a bright future in the sport.”