Carlo Ancelotti keeping faith with top stoppers despite Real Madrid mistakes
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti insists there is no debate within the club over the number one goalkeeper.
Andriy Lunin and Kepa Arrizabalaga have been in and out of the side over recent weeks, with both coming under fire for high-profile mistakes, as Ancelotti continued rotating his keepers in the long-term absence of Thibaut Courtois.
Lunin made an error which contributed to Real’s Copa dey Rey exit at the hands of rivals Atletico Madrid in midweek, with Ancelotti confirming immediately after that Kepa would return for Sunday’s LaLiga clash at home to Almeria.
“There are no immaculate goalkeepers. There are mistakes and both Kepa and Lunin have made them,” Ancelotti told a press conference.
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti
“There is no internal debate. The debate is outside, but not inside. There is no debate here. I choose the goalkeeper and he is done.”
A number of Real players were criticised after the defeat by Atletico which came just four days after they won the Spanish Super Cup with a 4-1 victory over Barcelona in Riyadh.
Aurelien Tchouameni was picked out for his role in Antoine Griezmann’s goal which put Atletico 3-2 up in extra time.
Ancelotti admitted the France midfielder could have done better but is confident his squad remain in good shape.
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