By Seyi Babalola
Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid’s manager, has identified three areas where his squad needs to improve after failing to overcome Mallorca in their La Liga opening on Sunday.
Ancelotti watched Real Madrid’s 1-1 tie with Mallorca at the Estadi Mallorca Son Moix.
Rodrygo scored in the first half, while Vedat Muriqi scored in the second, ensuring that both teams earned a point.
Speaking to reporters after the game, Ancelotti said the Los Blancos need to improve ‘defensively, winning the ball back and to press after losing the ball.’
“We struggled defensively, we struggled to win the ball back and to press after losing the ball. We have to improve on that,” Ancelotti said.
“When we talk about the defensive performance, we’re talking above all about attitude and collective commitment.”
The Italian added, “Last year I didn’t rotate a lot at the start of the season. When the Champions League returns, I will have more chance to rotate.”
