Carlo Ancelotti has revealed he’s extra involved by Actual Madrid’s preparation and health throughout pre-season than outcomes after the defeat to Barcelona on Saturday evening.

Two strikes from Pau Victor and Nico Paz’s late comfort noticed Barca run out 2-1 victors in the summertime Clasico, with Los Blancos lacking quite a few big stars after their worldwide excursions earlier in the summertime.

Stars like Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe and Dani Carvajal are among the many gamers but to return after deep runs at Euro 2024, whereas pivotal midfielder Federico Valverde has additionally not but linked up with the squad after the Copa America.

Regardless of the defeat, Ancelotti claimed it was extra vital to get minutes into the legs of his first-team squad and mentioned the lacking gamers performed a task within the loss.

Talking after the match, he advised reporters: “We’re engaged on our preparations and the gamers are regularly coming again to the group. The consequence isn’t so vital.

“The target is for gamers to get minutes and to get them in good condition. We’re not specializing in tactical elements. That begins on the seventh [of August].

“We’re not frightened. It is a pre-season recreation and we’re lacking eight gamers.”

Madrid have been in a position to welcome again Brazilians Vinicius Junior, Eder Militao and Rodrygo to their matchday squad in opposition to Barca. Whereas Militao began and Rodygo remained an unused substitute, Vinicius entered the Clasico within the 57th minute and confirmed why he is among the favourites for the following Ballon d’Or with quite a few spectacular dribbles and makes an attempt at objective.

Requested concerning the returning 24-year-old, Ancelotti added: “He was good, and seemed in good condition. It’s clear that he has labored on trip. The gamers at the moment are again in good bodily form and do not want loads of work.”

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