Forward Vinícius Júnior will continue as Real Madrid starter “until he rests or doesn’t maintain this level” of the last matches, said on Friday the coach of the Spanish team, Carlo Ancelotti.
Asked about the amount of time on the field for the 21-year-old Brazilian this season, in which he is one of the pillars of the club in the Spanish capital, Ancelotti said he was “satisfied with him and with his performances”.
“Vini is doing well, he is very young, he recovers better than the others physically”, explained the commander.
The Italian coach was also asked about the possibility of Xavi Hernández taking over as coach of Barcelona. “I know him very well as a player, I wish him the best as a coach,” said Ancelotti.
About Croatian Luka Modric, who did not participate in the match against Osasuna, the coach said that he is in good shape to play on Saturday.
“Modric is fine. He trained yesterday, will train today and will play tomorrow without any problems, because it was a precaution. He felt a little discomfort. He was just tired,” he explained.
Vice-leader of the Spanish Championship, behind Real Sociedad, Real Madrid will face Elche away from home, at 9 am (GMT) this Saturday.
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