Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, referring to Kylian Mbappe’s recent visit to Stockholm, said in Friday’s pre-match press conference: “We do not have a travel agency that arranges travel for our players.” Ta.
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Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti referred to Kylian Mbappé’s recent visit to Stockholm in his pre-match press conference on Friday, saying: “We don’t have a travel agency that arranges travel for our players.” Ta.
Mbappe was in the Swedish capital on an international holiday and local authorities confirmed that prosecutors were investigating a report of an alleged rape there, although no one involved in the incident was named. Ta.
The French star was “surprised” to see his name linked to a rape investigation in the media, his lawyer said, amid reports on the accusations on X (formerly known as Twitter). called “fake news.”
Ahead of Saturday’s match between Madrid and Celta Vigo at the Bernabéu, Ancelotti was asked what he thought about Mbappe’s trip and whether the player had informed him he was leaving Spain.
“He’s scheduled for a rest day and after that everyone will choose what they want to do,” Ancelotti said. “I went to London for two days, but I didn’t have anyone’s permission. I also don’t have a travel agent to arrange the players’ travel.”
Ancelotti said Mbappe is now “close to 100%” after nursing a muscular injury last month, adding: “It’s good to watch him train.”
Ancelotti said: “He used the holidays to improve his condition.” “He’s very healthy and happy and looking forward to coming back tomorrow and being an important part of the team. The last 15 days have been very helpful for him because he’s a different player than he was before the break. ”
Asked whether Mbappe was “affected” by the investigation, Ancelotti said: “I speak to the players every day. I can comment on what I said earlier, but at the moment it’s speculation. I don’t think it’s affected me at all.” (and in return) with great enthusiasm to contribute to the team.
Ancelotti stressed that he had only worked with Mbappe on a “physical” level.
“At a tactical level, his position is the same as he has played in recent games. He can change positions with Vinicius on the left wing, but we have concentrated on physical work. This break is good for him and for me. “It was very good for him. Look at him,” Ancelotti reiterated.
For the away game against Celta, Mbappé is likely to play as a central number nine, with Vinicius on the left and Rodrygo possibly on the right.
