Former assistant manager Davide Ancelotti had said that Real Madrid are still suffering from the departure of Kroos and Luka Modric. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting.
Stressing that Los Blancos lost an irreplaceable level of control when both players left, Ancelotti stated that Real Madrid’s tactical execution has shifted drastically without their main distributor.
Asked about potential solutions, Davide admitted that Barcelona midfielder Rodri would have been the perfect replacement if Madrid signed him.
His words, “I don’t want everything I say about Madrid to be interpreted as criticism, but when Modric or Kroos were there, every movement into space was followed by a ball arriving there.
I’m not saying that the footballers they have now don’t have that ability. What I’m saying is that, to play vertically, you need someone who knows how to deliver the ball.
Being vertical doesn’t mean having eight runners. It also means having someone who can launch them. It’s a style of play.
You lose something that you will never get back. The best player in the world in his position.
You can’t say, ‘I need another Kroos,’ because there isn’t another one. He was the owner of the match. He controlled the tempo.
The game was played at the rhythm he wanted. He decided things, and he was fundamental because he managed the pace of the match.
And on top of that, he ran. He was a player who covered 11 kilometres per match. He knew how to defend and had a strong tactical understanding.
I loved him when he played as a number 6. I really loved it. He didn’t particularly like going after second balls or getting involved in duels.
He preferred playing as an 8 because he left the dirty work to the 6.
Inevitably, for the way Real Madrid played, losing Toni was extremely difficult. Suddenly, they lost so many things.
[I’m on good terms] with everyone, with everyone. With Modric too. But yes, I talked a lot about football with Toni because he’s a very intelligent guy.
He challenges you and makes you think. He always has an interesting point of view about things. He made you better as a coach. It was a shame that he left.
Yes. Rodri would fit anywhere. He is a special player
You shouldn’t go looking for a copy of Toni. Madrid will find its balance. With Rodri or without him, they will be competitive until the end, as always. In the end, when it matters, Madrid is always there.”
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