He understands Xavi Hernández’s decision but at the same time Carlo Ancelotti considers that pressure is his fuel to continue. The Italian coach appeared in the preview of Getafe-Real Madrid this Thursday and was approached about the departure of the Barcelona coach at the end of the season. “I understand his decision. And his thoughts. I don’t want comparisons. “I was expecting this question. I just want to say one thing and I don’t want comparisons. We have a fantastic job, with pressure, it’s normal. I respect everyone, their words and thoughts. Be it Xavi or whoever,” the Madrid coach began.
Comparisons exist and Ancelotti is one of the longest-serving coaches on the international scene, with experience in the five major European leagues. In this sense, he was asked about the place where he has felt the most pressure. “More pressure, at the beginning of my career, in the Second Division, in Italy. There it was very difficult for me to manage the stress, to the point of telling an assistant that I was not going to make it to 2000. And we are in 2024 and I am still here. Little by little you get used to it and understand that pressure is the fuel to do the job better.”
Regarding this Thursday’s match, Ancelotti stated: “It is a crucial match, very tough, but the team is in good shape and we will have a great match. We are solid, we play football well, we are forceful. It will be demanding, but we have confidence intact. It is crucial, I repeat.”
