Ancelotti praised Rodrygo: He was the most important player of the match! The Brazilian commented on Mbappé’s arrival

Real Madrid celebrated gaining another three points. And coach Carlo Ancelotti gave a well-deserved praise to Rodrygo, who scored both goals of the match, at the press conference. The Brazilian winger commented after the game on the possible arrival of Kylian Mbappé, who he said was not too worried about.

Real Madrid challenged Athletic Bilbao at their stadium on Sunday evening and deservedly could enjoy a 2-0 victory. Both goals were scored by Brazilian chic Rodrygo, who played on the left side due to the absence of Vinícius.

Although he didn’t play in his favourite position, he put in an excellent performance and drew all the attention to himself. Both goals were beautiful. The first technically from distance at the back, the second after an individual action into the goalkeeper’s opposite corner.

“It is possible that this position suits him better. I think he and Vini can change often, they have done it in the past. Rodrygo was the most important player of the whole match,” Carlo Ancelotti said at the press conference.

At the same time, he rejects the claim that the right side doesn’t suit him and he should suddenly play on the other side. After all, it would be pointless to change something that is working in the current season and Real are going for the title.

“He has a very high quality of play. Now you can say he feels better on the left side, but he is good everywhere. Let’s not forget that he scored two goals in the Champions League semi-final playing on the right,” he added.

Ancelotti praises Rodry, he reacts to Mbappé’s transfer

Don Carlo then praised the back row as well, as they managed to keep a clean sheet. In addition, Eder Militao returned to the field for a minute after a six-month break due to a knee injury.

Rodrygo himself also headed to the press conference. And after the match review, journalists also asked about Kylian Mbappe, whose arrival at Real seems to be a mere formality.

But Rodrygo didn’t make a big deal out of the question. “That they will sit me down if he comes? It will be a positive problem for the coach. I’m only focused on Real,” he said.

Source: Forbes, Marca