Ancelotti Sends Message to Real Madrid Star After Win Against Valladolid

Ancelotti Sends Message to Real Madrid Star After Win Against Valladolid

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:21 PM
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  • Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has urged Eduardo Camavinga to improve on his positional awareness during games
  • Camavinga was a second half substitute for Real Madrid as the reigning La Liga champions secured a hard fought 2-0 win against Real Valladolid
  • Karim Benzema’s brace ensured Real Madrid overtook Barcelona ontop of the La Liga table with their 12th win of the season

Carlo Ancelotti was not too impressed with Eduardo Camavinga’s performance in Real Madrid’s 2-0 victory against Real Valladolid on Friday night.

Camavinga was a 69th-minute substitute for Real Madrid as the French midfielder replaced Dani Ceballos as Los Blancos pushed for a win with the game goalless.

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Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti was critical of Eduardo Camavinga's positioning off the ball against Valladolid. Photo by Quality Sport Images
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According to Sportskeeda, Ancelotti has now advised the Real Madrid youngster to improve his positional awareness while out of possession.

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“Camavinga is very important. On the ball he’s fantastic. He must improve his positioning off the ball, he knows this. We are very happy to have him, his ability and energy.”

Real Madrid returned to the top of the La Liga table after Karim Benzema’s late brace secured a hard-fought 2-0 win for Carlo Ancelotti’s men on Friday night.

Ancelotti hail special Courtois and Benzema

Meanwhile, Carlo Ancelotti has reserved special praises for Thibaut Courtois and Karim Benzema following Real Madrid’s 2-0 victory over Valladolid, Real Madrid reports.

According to the club’s official website, Ancelotti revealed both players put in a great performance for the reigning La Liga champions.

Courtois made some excellent saves in goal for Real Madrid while Karim Benzema shook off his injury scare as he bagged a brace to shoot Los Blancos to the top of the La Liga table.

Carlo Ancelotti rejects Messi GOAT claim

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has refused to acknowledge Lionel Messi as the best player of all time.

Messi is thought to have put the GOAT debate to rest after he led Argentina to World Cup glory on December 18 in Qatar.

But the Paris-Saint Germain star is yet to convince the veteran Ancelotti. The Los Blancos chief mentioned three other players he thinks are better than the 35-year-old.

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Chukwu Ikechukwu Godwin is a journalist with over 9 years of experience in the Nigerian media industry. He has worked both in Radio (Today FM, Rhythm FM, Wish FM) and Television (Silverbird TV) as a Sports Analyst..
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