Modric and Kroos understanding of Madrids midfield revamp insists Ancelotti

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Carlo Ancelotti says Luka Modric and Toni Kroos understand the need to refresh Real Madrids midfield after the duo found themselves on the bench for last weeks win at Athletic Bilbao.Modric and Kroos were introduced as late substitutes during Madrids impre sive 2-0 win at San Mames on Sunday, with the former Germany man making the points safe with a fine long-range finish.Modrics tally of 17 starts in all competitions this season has been bettered by team-mates Federico Valverde (24), Kroos (21) and Aurelien Tchouameni (18), while no Madrid midfielder has made more total appearances than Eduardo Camavingas 27.Speaking ahead of Thursdays Copa del Rey quarter-final Nick Vannett Jersey against rivals Atletico Madrid, Ancelotti said the experienced players in his squad understood the nature of Los Blancos transition.They are profe sionals and understand the quality of this team, he said of Modric and Kroos. I dont need to explain why they dont play. They understand it very well, we talked about it in pre-season. Now is a time Shaun Alexander Jersey of transition for this team. The veterans must have understanding and young players must have patience. That has been key to succe s in the squad. They are all motivated.They Modric and Kroos can still play together, I dont have a single doubt. They contribute a lot and will continue to contribute during this season. They are always decisive.Ancelotti is yet to decide who will start in the engine room against Los Colchoneros, who triumphed in a two-legged tie when the rivals last met in the domestic cup back in 2015.Asked about po sible changes in midfield, the coach said: It could be a part of the rotation that we have to take on for this game. Tomorrow we have to put together the best po sible team, and thats what well try to do.The last meeting between the clubs was marred by racist abuse directed towards Vinicius Junior, audible before and during Madrids 2-1 win at the Civitas Metropolitano in September.Vinicius was on the receiving end of several heavy challenges against Athletic last time out, and Ancelotti wants the winger to be afforded greater physical and mental protection. It is a subject that we are concentrating on, Ancelotti said. The player is in good physical condition, and mentally you have Bobby Wagner Jersey to protect him. Its very important. Football needs Vinicius, who has an extraordinary talent. You have to protect the physical and mental aspects. He is very motivated and eager to contribute.Meanwhile, with reports continuing to suggest Ancelotti is a contender to coach Vinicius in international football by taking the vacant Brazil job, the Italian insisted he had not received any proposal from the Selecao.So far, we havent been in touch, he said. If that contact ever takes place, I will let you know.
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