'He's a gift for football' – Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti in love with midfield star

Real Madrid cruised to a five-goal victory over Deportiva Minera in the Copa del Rey on Monday night, with Fede Valverde and Luka Modric competing for the goal of the game. It was the Croatian who took home his manager's plaudits though.

Ancelotti he was asked after the game if the criticism of his management perhaps worsened the coaching experience at the Santiago Bernabeu. Something the Italian dismissed out of hand.

“I am happy with every aspect, the criticism of the coach is quite normal. There is no football university, everyone can give their opinion and they can be right sometimes too.

Against Valencia on Friday night, Modric started Los Blancos' comeback with a neat finish past Stole Dimitrievski, becoming the oldest goalscorer in Real Madrid's history at the age of 39. sweet blow.

“It's a gift, a gift for football. Even more for those who can enjoy it up close, the fans, the teammates, the coach… all of Real Madrid. For me, it's a great gift, especially because of the way he prepares these types of matches, he prepares them as if it were a final, he is a very important example for the young players.

Ancelotti has been the man in charge of the transition away from the legendary midfield of Casemiro, Toni Kroos and Modric, with the former of the last three remaining. However, the manager's job is undoubtedly made much easier by the attitude that all three, but especially Modric have shown in terms of commitment, but also help their teammates develop in their role.