After the team ended 2024 with a 4-2 victory over Sevilla, on Sunday (22), in the Spanish Championship, Carlo Ancelotti, coach of Real Madrid, stated that he was concerned about the physical issues of the athletes.
“Now, the main thing is rest. We create an individual program for the players. They need to rest and enjoy time with their families. We will return well, motivated and with renewed energy”, he stated.
The first to benefit from this “individual program” was Brazilian striker Vini Jr., who did not play on Sunday due to being suspended. Unable to take the field at the Santiago Bernabéu, the Brazilian was released early for the mini break.
Trip
The winner of The Best award traveled to the United States and on Sunday was at the Hard Rock Stadium to see the Miami Dolphins’ 29-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in the National Football League (NFL).
The official profile of the Miami Dolphins published a photo of the star with the caption: “The best in the world”.
During the season, it was common during press conferences to hear Ancelotti talking about the importance of giving athletes time off.
“The players need to rest, they need a vacation,” said the coach more than once. “A player may not play for a week to spend with his family, especially foreigners, who have very little rest. We are valuing the medical department and physical preparation”, he added.
Real Madrid ended 2024 with 40 points in La Liga, surpassed Barcelona (38) in the standings and reached second place, with one point behind Atlético de Madrid.
“We finished the year well and we are looking forward to returning in 2025. We need to be prepared, because on January 3rd we face the ”, said Ancelotti.
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