“Honestly, Vinicius Junior does not feel like a star because he is still very humble,” says the Real Madrid coach

The stellar moment that Vinícius Junior stars in Real Madrid has not caused any change in his behavior, as highlighted by his coach, the Italian Carlo Ancelotti, who said that the Brazilian “does not feel like a star” and “is still very humble.”

After ensuring that if Vinícius maintains his level he will fight for the next Ballon d’Or, Ancelotti highlighted the humility that marks the step in the career of the Brazilian, who has become a great Madridista benchmark.

“Vinícius knows his position in this squad very well, the teammates he has, I honestly think he doesn’t feel like a star because he is still very humble and that is one of his best qualities. He knows that he has players with tremendous experience, personality and character at his side that will help him to know well where he is in the squad, “he said at a press conference.

Already focused on the duel against Athletic Club, the postponed match of the ninth day that Real Madrid recovers this Wednesday, Ancelotti settled the controversy of the victory against Sevilla with the request for a penalty on Lucas Ocampos by David Alaba from the Andalusian club.

“I have read that Sevilla got a bit angry, but they are quite clear situations that the referees have tried to clarify at the beginning of the season by saying that penalties are not whistled. There are two situations that have not called, that of Ocampos with Alaba and one of Vinicius with Diego Carlos and I totally agree. The penalty has to be clear because you have a better chance of scoring than of missing. When they are not clear and they do not whistle, I agree, “he said.

After the victory against Sevilla, Ancelotti announced changes to his starting team, who said he was “calm” because he sees his players used “to this type of wear” of playing a game every three days. “The squad is motivated and has the experience to handle all the games,” he said.

In fact, he ruled out that he wants any reinforcement in the winter market, in which he acknowledged that some player may leave Real Madrid in search of minutes: “The squad has to work in the summer, I don’t like the January adjustments so much. It may happen that something has gone wrong but this template does not need anything. If there are players who are not happy, you can think about it, but not signing again. The squad is well made and can compete until the end ”.

Leader of La Liga Santander, for the first time with a difference of four points over their pursuers, Real Madrid receives an Athletic Club of which Ancelotti highlights his defensive strength and the good work of Marcelino García Toral.

“Athletic concedes few goals because it is a team that works defensively very well, tries to press up, it is a compact team well organized at the back. Marcelino’s work in all the teams he has trained is that of a coach who gives a very clear identity. The game demands a lot from us, like Sevilla. We must have offensive clarity and a good balance because they are vertical, “he said. (D)