Ancelotti explains Real Madrid's defeat to Milan in the Champions League clash
Real Madrid's head coach Carlo Ancelotti addressed his team's 1-3 defeat to AC Milan during the fourth matchday of the Champions League group stage.
— Are you concerned about anything?
— We have reason to be concerned. The team hasn't been delivering strong performances in recent matches. We lack toughness, and it is something we need to work on.
— Real has conceded nine goals in the last three games...
— Our defensive play is lacking; the team is not compact enough. We need to be more cohesive and organized.
— At halftime, you substituted Valverde and Tchouameni. Was it due to injury concerns or a tactical decision?
— Valverde wasn't at his best; he was experiencing discomfort in his back. He trained well yesterday, but felt pain in the first half, so we decided to replace him.
— What about Tchouameni? Could the crowd's reaction at the Santiago Bernabéu be affecting him?
— I don't think so. Our current situation is not an individual issue, it is a team issue. We need to rise, fight, and win the next game.
— Challenging away games at Liverpool and Atalanta are on the horizon.
— We must focus on the present. Our team isn't performing at its best — we must find that level to contend for all trophies, stated Ancelotti in an interview with Movistar.
Real Madrid, after four matches, has accrued six points and sits in 17th place on the table. In the fifth round of the Champions League, Real will face Liverpool on November 27.
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