"Vinicius? No one can give me advices about substitutions. I managed 1300 games"

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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti appeared at a press conference ahead of their Champions League match against Liverpool. The coach analysed his squad, which suffers from six significant absentees following the recent injury of Vinicius Junior in the femoral biceps, and commented on the issues raised by journalists regarding the trip to Anfield.

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Real Madrid, with Vinicius Junior having just joined their list of injured players, will face Liverpool, one of the most in-form teams in Europe, on matchday 5 of the Champions League. Their coach, Carlo Ancelotti, attended the media on Tuesday afternoon at his press conference, where, after beating Leganes convincingly in La Liga, he commented on the condition of his squad and the approach to this European fixture.
“It's a match that is going to be very entertaining, as always between Real Madrid and Liverpool. They are historic clubs in this competition. Each has its own characteristics. We will see who has the character and personality to prevail. Liverpool are always very competitive and dangerous. It was with Klopp and it is now with the new coach,” he began before delving into more specific questions.
“At the end of the match. It's not so important when, but that he recovers soon and think about the players who are going to replace him,” he said on Vinicius. “No one can give me advices about substitutions. I managed 1300 games, 1300 line ups and more than 4000 substitutions. I don’t think anyone here can give me advice,” he vindicated himself asked about his usual lack of rotations.
Asked for a general overview of the team, he added: “The team is doing well. We have improved, we are more solid. Now we have a very demanding team in front of us. It's a great opportunity to return to our best level. I am confident that it will be a great match. We will be competitive. Will Valverde or Lucas as full-backs? Valverde did very well, I had no doubts, but it was an emergency and Lucas is back. He has been feeling good. He is an option. I can choose.

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