Carlo Ancelotti talked
to reporters ahead of tomorrow's must-win match against Valladolid and stressed
that his side will have "lost the title" if they fail to get three
points at the Nuevo José Zorrilla stadium.
Bale and Carvajal are both out:"Cristiano is tired, but he's going to play. Bale is out with
a knock and the same goes for Carvajal".
A six-pointer:"It's
a cup final because it's a crucial game for both teams. That's how we have to
approach it. It won't be easy playing against a team that are fighting for
their lives".
Illarramendi has come under fire: "He can stand in for Xabi because he has
the same attributes. He didn't play well against Valencia, but that has no
bearing on the future. Khedira's fitness is getting better; he'll be available
tomorrow and could play. If he doesn't get many minutes we'll arrange a little
match for him and Arbeloa. I don't know if Illarra will start tomorrow".
The debate over third-party incentives:"I don't understand it because I don't
think players need money to be professional. It's not as serious as paying
someone to lose, but players don't need a bonus to be more professional - they
should be professional anyway".
Winning all three remaining games:"It's the only option we have if we want to
be champions. That's our aim; Atlético have the upper hand because four points
is all they need to win the title, but we'll see what happens".
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